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Plural
vendettas
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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
- 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:
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***a long argument or campaign in which one person or group does or says things to harm another