Meaning
feud, vendetta
- A prolonged, bitter feud or quarrel, especially between rival families or clans.
In a sentence
La sanguinosa faida tra le due famiglie rivali è durata per generazioni.
The bloody feud between the two rival families lasted for generations.
Non vogliamo essere coinvolti nella faida interna al partito.
We do not want to be involved in the internal party feud.
Quella vecchia faida ha distrutto i rapporti tra i due paesi vicini.
That old feud destroyed relations between the two neighbouring villages.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| faida | feminine · singular |
| faide | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often associated with organized crime or long-standing familial vendettas.
- Can also be used figuratively for intense internal rivalries, e.g., in politics or business.