FEUD: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for FEUD?

Need another word that means the same as “feud”? Find 25 synonyms and 30 related words for “feud” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Feud” are: argument, dispute, disagreement, quarrel, row, fight, squabble, difference of opinion, altercation, war of words, shouting match, tiff, vendetta, conflict, war, argue, bicker, clash, differ, be at odds, be at daggers drawn

Feud as a Noun

Definitions of "Feud" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “feud” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A state of prolonged mutual hostility, typically between two families or communities, characterized by murderous assaults in revenge for previous injuries.
• A prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute.
• A bitter quarrel between two parties.

Synonyms of "Feud" as a noun (15 Words)

altercation	Noisy quarrel. I had an altercation with the ticket collector.
argument	An independent variable associated with a function or proposition and determining its value For example in the expression y F x x the arguments of the function F are x and x and the value is y. They were involved in a violent argument.
conflict	A state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests. The eternal conflict between the sexes.
difference of opinion	A significant change.
disagreement	Lack of consistency or correspondence. Disagreement between the results of the two assessments.
dispute	A disagreement between management and employees that leads to industrial action. A territorial dispute between the two countries.
fight	The inclination or ability to fight or struggle. The team was full of fight.
quarrel	A heated argument or disagreement, typically about a trivial issue and between people who are usually on good terms. They had a quarrel.
row	The act of rowing as a sport. A row of chairs.
shouting match	Encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators.
squabble	A noisy quarrel about something trivial. Family squabbles.
tiff	A quarrel about petty points. Joanna had a tiff with her boyfriend.
vendetta	A prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone. He has accused the British media of pursuing a vendetta against him.
war	A legal state created by a declaration of war and ended by official declaration during which the international rules of war apply. A war of wits.
war of words	An active struggle between competing entities.

Usage Examples of "Feud" as a noun

• His long-standing feud with Universal Pictures.
• A savage feud over drugs money.

Feud as a Verb

Definitions of "Feud" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “feud” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Be engaged in a prolonged and bitter quarrel or dispute.
• Carry out a feud.

Synonyms of "Feud" as a verb (10 Words)

argue	Give evidence of. Sociologists argue that inequalities in industrial societies are being reduced.
be at daggers drawn	Have an existence, be extant.
be at odds	Be identical to; be someone or something.
bicker	Argue about petty and trivial matters. Against the glass the rain did beat and bicker.
clash	Strike (cymbals) together, producing a loud discordant sound. These colors clash.
differ	Be different. Tastes differ especially in cars.
dispute	Compete for; strive to win. I formed my line and prepared to dispute the advance of the foe.
fight	Be engaged in a fight carry on a fight. The country is still fighting a civil war.
quarrel	Have a disagreement over something. Stop quarrelling with your sister.
squabble	Quarrel noisily over a trivial matter. The boys were squabbling over a ball.

Usage Examples of "Feud" as a verb

• Hoover feuded with the CIA for decades.
• The two professors have been feuding for years.

Associations of "Feud" (30 Words)

abhor	Regard with disgust and hatred. She abhors cats.
acrimony	A rough and bitter manner. The AGM dissolved into acrimony.
aggression	Violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked. Territorial aggression between individuals of the same species.
aggressive	Having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends. An aggressive businessman.
animosity	Strong hostility. He no longer felt any animosity towards her.
antagonism	A state of deep-seated ill-will. His antagonism towards the local people.
attack	Launch an attack or assault on begin hostilities or start warfare with. A doctor was attacked by two youths.
bellicose	Having or showing a ready disposition to fight. A mood of bellicose jingoism.
belligerent	Someone who fights (or is fighting. A belligerent tone.
bitter	Make bitter. Bitter enemies.
conflict	Be in conflict. His conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post.
contempt	A manner that is generally disrespectful and contemptuous. Pam stared at the girl with total contempt.
counteract	Oppose or check by a counteraction. Should we deliberately intervene in the climate system to counteract global warming.
disaffection	A state or feeling of being dissatisfied, especially with people in authority or a system of control. There is growing disaffection with large corporations.
embroil	Bring into a state of confusion or disorder. What merit do you claim for having embroiled everything in which you are concerned.
enmity	The feeling of a hostile person. Decades of enmity between the two countries.
fight	The inclination or ability to fight or struggle. There was fighting in the streets.
grudge	Bear a grudge harbor ill feelings. I ve never been one to hold a grudge.
hatred	Intense dislike; hate. His murderous hatred of his brother.
hostility	The feeling of a hostile person. Their hostility to all outsiders.
malice	Feeling a need to see others suffer. I bear no malice towards anybody.
mistrust	Regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in. She had no cause to mistrust him.
pout	A pouting expression. He shrugged and pouted his lips.
rage	Violent uncontrollable anger. It was all the rage that season.
rancor	A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will.
rancour	Bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long standing. He spoke without rancour.
spite	Malevolence by virtue of being malicious or spiteful or nasty. He d think I was saying it out of spite.
tantrum	A display of bad temper. He has temper tantrums if he can t get his own way.
temper	Make more temperate acceptable or suitable by adding something else. The blade rapidly heats up and the metal loses its temper.
vendetta	A feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other. He has accused the British media of pursuing a vendetta against him.