as in hostility
a deep-seated ill will
there's been bad blood between the two families for years
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of bad blood
Both Capshaw and Drew have made return appearances on the show since then, so probably no bad blood now, but back in the day… (eyes emoji).
—
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
After 20-odd years of bad blood, the duo must work together to unravel the conspiracy behind their father’s murder in Hawaii.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024
Kenny and Anthony might not be besties right away, but there’s no longer any bad blood.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
So the Battle of Alberta bad blood with McDavid had long been simmering, including during the 2022 second-round series that the Oilers won in five games.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for bad blood 
Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
After 20-odd years of bad blood, the duo must work together to unravel the conspiracy behind their father’s murder in Hawaii.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024
Kenny and Anthony might not be besties right away, but there’s no longer any bad blood.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
So the Battle of Alberta bad blood with McDavid had long been simmering, including during the 2022 second-round series that the Oilers won in five games.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for bad blood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bad blood
Noun
-
For example, shrinking the size and scope of government is a goal which could help the country, but reducing or trimming government programs for almost any constituency would be fraught with hostility and political costs.—
Frank Lavin,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
-
Just more than 100 were released in late November 2023 during a pause in hostilities, in exchange for 240 Palestinian prisoners.—
Keir Simmons,
NBC News,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
But White House observers have long questioned what might divide the two men, who are known for demanding the spotlight and holding grudges.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
24 Jan. 2025
-
But, MacArthur said, that doesn’t fit with what jurors have heard about Madigan, including a near-legendary ability to hold political grudges.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
To understand why Germans at different levels of society backed Hitler, scholars often cite people’s deep commitment to Nazi ideology; the hatred of Jews, homosexuals, Romani, or Communists; or sheer psychopathic sadism.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Jan. 2025
-
Platforms originally designed to connect people and foster communities are being weaponized to spread hatred and violence.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near bad blood
Cite this Entry
“Bad blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bad%20blood. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share