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

However, the possibility seems to be enough to fan the flames of the ongoing feud. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026

Burnham, who has long supported the antiquities’ return to Athens over the last 25 years of his career, was considered by Greek officials to be the best hope of finally ending the feud. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

The ongoing war also ignited a feud between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. — Christina Fan, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Still, this feud feels like the future, like something vital and ongoing that is going to give us years of drama. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

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
• coude
• crude
• cued
• dude
• food
• glued

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