feud

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈfyüd 

: a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate sense 2)

especially : blood feud

Because of a family feud, they did not see each other for a decade.

feud intransitive verb

feud

2 of 2

noun (2)

: fee sense 1a

Examples of feud in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Starting with Sprinkle Cookies inspired by the iconic feud the dessert inspired with sister-in-law Teresa Giudice, the business brought in $500,000 in revenue in under three months, with Bravo fans clamoring to finally have a taste of the drama that took center stage during the show's third season. —Angela Andaloro, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025

On Saturday, as his ex wife Linda and daughter Brooke continued their feud over social media, the wrestling legend broke his silence, sort of. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2025

Ringo was yellow submarines and octopus gardens, the mascot little brother, despite being the eldest Beatle, and the best at flittering above the feuds that afflicted the trio of geniuses around him. —Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2025

That result brought the feud to the Royal Rumble in January when Rollins, Punk and Reigns were in the ring at the same time. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

alteration of Middle English feide, from Anglo-French *faide, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fēhida hostility, feud, Old English fāh hostile — more at foe

Noun (2)

Medieval Latin feodum, feudum, alteration (probably influenced by Medieval Latin alodum, allodium land not subject to rent or service) of feo, feus, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fihu cattle — more at fee

First Known Use

Noun (1)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1614, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing feud

• blood feud

Rhymes for feud

• blued
• booed
• brewed
• brood
• chewed
• cooed
• crude
• cued
• dude
• food
• glued
• gude

Kids Definition

feud

noun

ˈfyüd

: a long lasting quarrel

especially : a lasting conflict between families or clans usually having acts of violence and revenge

feud verb