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Vendetta

🇬🇧 UK //vɛnˈdɛtə// 🇺🇸 US //vɛnˈdɛtə//

Meaning of Vendetta

A prolonged bitter quarrel or rivalry, often motivated by a desire for revenge.

In simple words: A strong desire for revenge against someone.

Vendetta in a sentence

• Their family has held a vendetta against each other for generations.
• He vowed to settle the vendetta and restore his family's honor.
• The vendetta between the two gangs escalated into violence.
• A personal vendetta drove him to extreme actions.
• She let go of her vendetta and sought peace instead.

How to use Vendetta

Often used in a serious context to describe feuds or personal rivalries. More common in narratives and discussions about conflicts.

Grammar pattern

vendetta + against + object

Memory hint

Sounds like 'vendor' - imagine a vendor seeking revenge on a competitor.

Related words

Collocations with Vendetta

• carry out a vendetta
• feud and vendetta
• personal vendetta
• vengeful vendetta
• ongoing vendetta

Synonyms for Vendetta

• feud
• grudge
• revenge
• animosity
• rivalry

Opposites of Vendetta

• forgiveness
• reconciliation
• peace

Common mistakes with Vendetta

• Using 'vendetta' to describe any argument, not just serious revenge.
• Confusing 'vendetta' with 'vendetta' as a simple disagreement.
• Incorrectly using 'vendetta' in a casual context.

Frequently asked questions about Vendetta

What does Vendetta mean?

A strong desire for revenge against someone.

What is the definition of Vendetta?

A prolonged bitter quarrel or rivalry, often motivated by a desire for revenge.

How do you use Vendetta in a sentence?

Their family has held a vendetta against each other for generations.

Can you give another example of Vendetta?

He vowed to settle the vendetta and restore his family's honor.

What are synonyms for Vendetta?

Common alternatives include feud, grudge, revenge, animosity, rivalry.

What is the opposite of Vendetta?

Opposite meanings include forgiveness, reconciliation, peace.

What words go with Vendetta?

It commonly pairs with carry out a vendetta, feud and vendetta, personal vendetta, vengeful vendetta, ongoing vendetta.

What are common mistakes when using Vendetta?

Using 'vendetta' to describe any argument, not just serious revenge. Confusing 'vendetta' with 'vendetta' as a simple disagreement. Incorrectly using 'vendetta' in a casual context.

How do you pronounce Vendetta?

US: //vɛnˈdɛtə//, UK: //vɛnˈdɛtə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Vendetta?

Often used in a serious context to describe feuds or personal rivalries. More common in narratives and discussions about conflicts.