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noun
Third Person
vendettas
1
a violent argument between two groups in which members of each side make attempts to murder the members of the opposing side in retaliation for things that occurred in the past
C2
- The families had been embroiled in a vendetta for generations, each seeking revenge for past wrongs.
- The vendetta between the rival gangs resulted in numerous violent clashes and a high death toll.
- Despite efforts at peace, the vendetta continued to fuel hatred and bloodshed in the community.
- The movie depicted a tragic vendetta, where characters were driven by a cycle of vengeance and retribution.
- Authorities struggled to intervene in the vendetta, as deep-seated grudges made reconciliation nearly impossible.
Synonyms:
2
***a long argument or campaign in which one person or group does or says things to harm another