feud
verb · noun
Simple meaning
A staged rivalry between wrestlers.
Pronunciation
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fyoodIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈfjud
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Definition
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verb
intransitive
To carry on a feud.
“The two professors have been feuding for years.”
noun
An estate granted to a vassal by a feudal lord in exchange for service.
professional wrestling
A staged rivalry between wrestlers.
A state of long-standing mutual hostility.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
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- “The two professors have been feuding for years.”verb
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Related to the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century.
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A feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other.
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