vendetta
word
Definition
A vendetta is a long and bitter feud, often between families or groups, where people try to get revenge for past wrongs, sometimes lasting for generations.
Usage & Nuances
"Vendetta" is formal and literary in English, often associated with Italian or Sicilian culture. It’s most often used to describe intense, personal, and often violent feuds. Avoid using "vendetta" when talking about simple disagreements; it implies a deep and ongoing quest for revenge.
Example Sentences
He swore to start a vendetta after his brother was hurt.
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Carlo never forgot the family vendetta—it was part of his childhood.
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Some movies romanticize the idea of a vendetta, but in real life it brings pain.
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What started as a small argument turned into a family vendetta over the years.
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The two families had a vendetta that lasted for decades.
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The story is about an ancient vendetta between rivals.
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