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vendetta Synonyms

Another word for vendetta

Choosing another word for vendetta depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone, often motivated by a desire for personal retribution.

Usage Example

"The mayor accused the local newspaper of pursuing a personal feud against his administration."

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feud
Strong
grudge
quarrel
bad blood
rivalry
enmity

• noun (Context 2)

A traditional blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family.

Usage Example

"The historical novel explores a generations-long blood feud between two prominent families in nineteenth-century Corsica."

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blood feud
feud
Strong
vengeance
retribution
revenge

Opposites of vendetta

The opposite of vendetta shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

reconciliation
peace
harmony
forgiveness
amity
truce
pardon
See all opposites of vendetta

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Vendetta. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/vendetta
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