Vendetta

Pronunciation: /vɛnˈdɛtə/

Definitions of vendetta

noun a prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone

Example Sentences

A1 She held a vendetta against her neighbor for playing loud music late at night.

A2 The two families have had a vendetta for generations, stemming from a disagreement over land.

B1 The detective believed the murder was a result of a vendetta between rival gangs.

B2 The politician vowed to seek revenge on his opponent, turning their political rivalry into a personal vendetta.

C1 The vendetta between the two crime syndicates escalated into a full-blown gang war.

C2 The author's vendetta against censorship led to a series of controversial novels that challenged societal norms.

Examples of vendetta in a Sentence

formal The two families had been locked in a vendetta for generations.

informal He's been holding a vendetta against his former boss ever since he got fired.

slang She's got a vendetta against anyone who crosses her.

figurative Her vendetta against injustice fueled her passion for activism.

Grammatical Forms of vendetta

• plural: vendettas
• comparative: more vendetta
• superlative: most vendetta
• present tense: vendetta
• future tense: will vendetta
• perfect tense: have vendetta
• continuous tense: is vendettaing
• singular: vendetta
• positive degree: vendetta
• infinitive: to vendetta
• gerund: vendettaing
• participle: vendettaed

Origin and Evolution of vendetta

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vendetta' originated in Italy, particularly in Sicily, and is derived from the Latin word 'vindicta' meaning 'vengeance' or 'revenge'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a blood feud or prolonged conflict between families or groups, 'vendetta' has evolved to also refer to any prolonged or bitter dispute or conflict between individuals or parties.