Feuding: meaning, definitions and examples
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feuding
[ ˈfjuːdɪŋ ]
conflict situation
Feuding refers to a prolonged and bitter conflict or dispute, often between families, groups, or individuals. This type of animosity usually arises from past grievances and can lead to ongoing hostility. Feuding can manifest in various forms, including verbal arguments, legal battles, or even physical confrontations. Such disputes can heavily impact relationships and communities, causing divisions and lasting resentment.
Synonyms
conflict, dispute, hostility, rivalry, strife
Examples of usage
- The two families have been feuding for generations.
- Feuding over territory escalated into violence.
- The neighbors are feuding about property boundaries.
- Their feuding has drawn the attention of local authorities.
Translations
Translations of the word "feuding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rivalidade
🇮🇳 दुश्मनी
🇩🇪 Fehde
🇮🇩 perseteruan
🇺🇦 суперечка
🇵🇱 waśń
🇯🇵 争い
🇫🇷 querelle
🇪🇸 feud
🇹🇷 düşmanlık
🇰🇷 불화
🇸🇦 عداوة
🇨🇿 nevra
🇸🇰 nepriatelstvo
🇨🇳 争斗
🇸🇮 spor
🇮🇸 deilur
🇰🇿 суперечка
🇬🇪 არასასურველი ურთიერთობა
🇦🇿 münaqişə
🇲🇽 feudo
Etymology
The word 'feud' originates from the Middle English word 'fewe', meaning a private, often prolonged conflict, which is derived from the Old French 'feude', stemming from the Latin word 'feda', meaning 'a feud, a quarrel, or a feudum, implying ownership or a fief'. Historically, feuds were common in various societies, especially during the medieval period, where noble families often engaged in long-standing disputes over resources or honor. The evolution of the term reflects not only interpersonal disagreements but also larger societal conflicts. Over time, feuding has appeared in literature and is often romanticized in accounts of old rivalries or familial disputes, highlighting the human element of conflict and the consequences of unresolved issues.