noun
Uncommon
vendetta
vehn-DEH-tuh
Vendetta (noun) means a long-running, bitter feud driven by a desire for revenge, often passed down between families or groups. Example: “The two families had been locked in a vendetta for three generations.”
noun
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A long-running, bitter feud driven by a desire for revenge, often passed down between families or groups.
"The two families had been locked in a vendetta for three generations."
"What started as a business dispute turned into a personal vendetta."
How to use vendetta
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA grudge or feud pursued out of a determination to get revenge, often lasting far longer than the original offence would seem to justify.
Common pairings
a personal vendetta
pursue a vendetta
have a vendetta against someone
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Word forms
- Plural
- vendettas, vendette
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Etymology
Borrowed from Italian vendetta ("revenge"), from Latin vindicta — the same root as "vindicate" and "avenge".
Synonyms
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blood feud
Rhymes for vendetta
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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.
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