feud

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an argument that has existed for a long time between two people or groups, causing a lot of anger and sometimes violence:

family feud The family feud has been ongoing since the death of their mother.

feud between a ten-year-old feud between the two countries

feud over a bitter feud over land

feud with She was determined to sort out a simmering feud with her brother.

to have an argument with someone that exists for a long time, causing a lot of anger and sometimes violence:

feud with They've been feuding with their neighbours for years.

feud over Even old friends are feuding over the changes.

an angry and sometimes violent argument that has continued for a long time between two people, families, or groups:

a feud between two influential families

fig. The mayor has a longstanding feud with the media.