vendetta

/vɛnˈdɛdə/

/vɛnˈdɛtə/

Other forms: vendettas

A vendetta is blood feud, a quest for revenge. A vendetta might separate families for generations, with members of one family murdering those of the other, all to satisfy an ancient grudge.

If a friend of yours breaks into your locker and fills it with crumpled up newspaper, you will not be able to hold your head up until you have carried out a vendetta. Perhaps you can tie his shoes together during French class without his noticing?

Definitions of vendetta

1. noun

   a feud in which members of the opposing parties murder each other
   synonyms: blood feud

   type of:

   feud

   a bitter quarrel between two parties