vendetta
Translation
vendetta, feud, grudge
Examples
The two families have a long-standing vendetta.
The two families have a long-standing vendetta.
He waged a personal vendetta against his rival.
He waged a personal vendetta against his rival.
Grammar Patterns
a vendetta ((against sb.)) a long and violent argument between people or families He waged a personal vendetta against his rival.
Similar Words
Synonyms: feud, quarrel, revenge
Etymology
From Italian 'vendetta' (vengeance), from Latin 'vindicare' (to claim, avenge).
Memory Tips
Think of a dramatic feud between two families, like in a mafia movie. The word itself sounds very dramatic.