Vendetta
(noun)
A long-standing feud or grudge, especially one between two families, characterized by acts of revenge.
Origin:
Derived from the italian word "vendetta", which means "vengeance".
Examples:
- The vendetta between the two families lasted for generations.
- The vendetta between the two gang leaders was fueled by their mutual hatred.
- The vendetta between the two politicians was rooted in their differing ideologies.
- The vendetta between the two countries was escalated by their border dispute.
- The vendetta between the two former friends was fueled by a broken trust.