feudists

/ˈfjuːdɪsts/

Meanings

noun

One who takes part in feuds.

Examples :

"After years of escalating arguments, the two families had become bitter feudists, constantly looking for ways to retaliate against each other. "

noun

A writer on feuds; a person versed in feudal law.

Examples :

""The historical society invited several feudists to speak about the legal complexities of medieval land ownership and inheritance." "

history law person writing

Related Words

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."

retaliate verb

/ɹɪˈtæli.eɪt/

To do something harmful or negative to get revenge for some harm; to fight back or respond in kind to an injury or affront.

"After her brother broke her favorite toy, she decided to retaliate by hiding his video game controller. "

inheritance noun

/ɪnˈhɛɹətəns/

The passing of title to an estate upon death.

"Upon her grandfather's death, she received a house as inheritance. "

medieval noun

/mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/

Someone living in the Middle Ages.

"The medieval historian spoke about the challenges faced by peasants in the Middle Ages. "

looking noun

/ˈlʊkɪŋ/

The act of one who looks; a glance.

"The security guard's quick looking around the store helped him spot the shoplifter. "

arguments noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənts/ /ˈɑɹɡjəmənts/

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

against preposition

/əˈɡeɪnst/ /əˈɡɛ(ɪ)nst/ /əˈɡɛnst/

In a contrary direction to.

"It is hard work to swim against the current."

complexities noun

/kəmˈplɛksɪtiz/ /ˈkɑmplɛksɪtiz/

The state of being complex; intricacy; entanglement.

"Understanding the complexities of the new computer system took several weeks of training. "

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

ownership noun

/ˈoʊnərʃɪp/ /ˈoʊnərˌʃɪp/

The state of having complete legal control of something; possession; proprietorship.

"My ownership of the bicycle means I am responsible for its upkeep and safety. "

escalating verb

/ˈɛskəˌleɪtɪŋ/ /ˈɛskjəˌleɪtɪŋ/

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

"The shooting escalated the existing hostility."