vendetta
/vɛnˈdɛtə/
noun
- A long and bitter feud or quarrel between families or groups, often involving revenge.
- The two families had a vendetta that lasted for generations.
- He swore a vendetta against the rival gang after they attacked his brother.
- The movie tells the story of a personal vendetta that spirals out of control.
- A prolonged and bitter campaign against someone, often in a non-violent context such as politics or business.
- The company's vendetta against the whistleblower led to a lawsuit.
- The politician has a vendetta against the media for their negative coverage.
- She accused her coworker of carrying out a vendetta to ruin her reputation.