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feud

/fjuːd/

Meanings
noun
A state of long-standing mutual hostility.

Examples :

"The long-standing feud between the two families made neighborhood gatherings awkward. "
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Related Words

Illustration wrestling

wrestling verb

/ˈɹɛs.lɪŋ/

To contend, with an opponent, by grappling and attempting to throw, immobilize or otherwise defeat him, depending on the specific rules of the contest

"The two brothers were wrestling for the last slice of pizza. "

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families noun

/ˈfæməliz/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

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neighborhood noun

/ˈneɪbə.hʊd/ /ˈneɪbɚˌhʊd/

The quality of being a neighbor, of living nearby, next to each-other; proximity.

"Our neighborhood was our only reason to exchange hollow greetings."

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hostility noun

/hɒˈstɪlɪti/ /hɑˈstɪlɪti/

The state of being hostile.

"My resentment and anger towards you caused hostility and a division between us."

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qualified adjective

/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ /ˈkwɑl.ɪ.faɪd/

Meeting the standards, requirements, and training for a position.

"My brother is qualified to be a teacher because he has a degree in education and several years of experience working with children. "

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standing verb

/ˈstændɪŋ/

(heading) To position or be positioned physically.

"The teacher stood and pointed to the map, standing in front of the class. "

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wrestlers noun

/ˈrɛslərz/ /ˈrɛsələrz/

A person who wrestles.

"The wrestlers trained hard every day after school. "

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legendary noun

/ˈledʒənˌderi/ /ˈlɛdʒənˌdɛri/

A collection of legends, in particular of lives of saints.

"The school's legendary featured stories of past teachers, including tales of their kindness and dedication. "

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promotion noun

/pɹəˈməʊʃən/ /pɹəˈmoʊʃən/

An advancement in rank or position.

"After many years of hard work, Maria received a promotion to senior manager. "

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gatherings noun

/ˈɡæðərɪŋz/ /ˈɡæðrɪŋz/

A meeting or get-together; a party or social function.

"I met her at a gathering of engineers and scientists."

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escalated verb

/ˈɛskəˌleɪtɪd/ /ˈɛskəˌleɪdəd/

To increase (something) in extent or intensity; to intensify or step up.

"The shooting escalated the existing hostility."