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vendettas

/vɛnˈdɛtəz/

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noun

Fehde, Blutrache

A bitter, destructive feud, normally between two families, clans or factions, in which each injury or slaying is revenged: a blood feud.

Examples :

"The long-standing disagreement between the two student groups escalated into brutal vendettas, with each side determined to get even for any perceived slight. "

Die langjährige Meinungsverschiedenheit zwischen den beiden Studentengruppen eskalierte zu brutalen Fehden, wobei jede Seite entschlossen war, sich für jede wahrgenommene Kränkung zu rächen.

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noun

Fehden, Rachefeldzüge

(often preceded by personal) A motivational grudge against a person or faction, which may or may not be reciprocated; the state of having it in for someone.

Examples :

"The two rival clubs in the school engaged in petty pranks and sabotage, driven by years of old vendettas. "

Die beiden rivalisierenden Clubs in der Schule lieferten sich kleine Streiche und Sabotageakte, angetrieben von jahrelangen alten Fehden.

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