as in hostility
a deep-seated ill will
there's been bad blood between the two families for years
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Recent Examples of bad blood
Disney had a distribution deal with Pixar, but there was a lot of bad blood between the two companies.
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Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
But those brief bad blood moments were few and far between.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
Both Capshaw and Drew have made return appearances on the show since then, so probably no bad blood now, but back in the day… (eyes emoji).
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
After 20-odd years of bad blood, the duo must work together to unravel the conspiracy behind their father’s murder in Hawaii.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024
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Dev Patnaik, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
But those brief bad blood moments were few and far between.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
Both Capshaw and Drew have made return appearances on the show since then, so probably no bad blood now, but back in the day… (eyes emoji).
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2024
After 20-odd years of bad blood, the duo must work together to unravel the conspiracy behind their father’s murder in Hawaii.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bad blood
Noun
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This has hindered the two nations from reaching a peace treaty to officially end their hostilities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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But the idea that hordes of undercover agents instigated the Capitol riot gained traction and fuelled right-wing hostilities toward the Bureau.—
Tess Owen,
The New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Certain triggers can awaken your grudge and the rage, jealousy, or judgment that comes with it.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
3 Feb. 2025
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But the speaker’s political grudges weren’t just against politicians from the other side of the aisle.—
Megan Crepeau,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Feb. 2025
Noun
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He’s been terrified, in love, hit in the head and, most often, in a state of bitter hatred.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2025
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Many worry Musk’s words have given new momentum to far-right figures bent on using the historic abuse, which was primarily carried out by groups of men of mainly Pakistani heritage, to stir racial hatred.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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