vendetta
1 synonym for vendetta, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A long-running, bitter feud driven by a desire for revenge, often passed down between families or groups.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
blood feud
How to use vendetta
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a personal vendetta
pursue a vendetta
have a vendetta against someone
Etymology
Borrowed from Italian vendetta ("revenge"), from Latin vindicta — the same root as "vindicate" and "avenge".
Full origin of vendetta →Frequently asked questions
What does “vendetta” mean?
The word “vendetta” means a long-running, bitter feud driven by a desire for revenge, often passed down between families or groups. In plain terms, a grudge or feud pursued out of a determination to get revenge, often lasting far longer than the original offence would seem to justify.
How do you pronounce “vendetta”?
“Vendetta” is pronounced vehn-DEH-tuh ([vɛnˈdɛɾə] in IPA).
How do you use “vendetta” in a sentence?
Here is “vendetta” used in a sentence: “The two families had been locked in a vendetta for three generations.”
What part of speech is “vendetta”?
“Vendetta” is a noun.
Where does the word “vendetta” come from?
The word “vendetta” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Italian vendetta ("revenge"), from Latin vindicta — the same root as "vindicate" and "avenge".
Is “vendetta” a common word?
“Vendetta” is an uncommon word in modern English.
