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vendetta

/vɛnˈdɛtə/

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

Examples :

"The ongoing vendetta between the two rival student groups led to a series of fights and vandalism. "
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Related Words

Illustration believing

believing verb

/bɪˈliːvɪŋ/ /bəˈliːvɪŋ/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

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preceded verb

/pɹiˈsiːdɪd/ /pɹəˈsiːdɪd/

To go before, go in front of.

"Cultural genocide precedes physical genocide."

Illustration families

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."

Illustration motivational

motivational adjective

/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃənəl/ /ˌmoʊdəˈveɪʃənəl/

Tending or intended to motivate.

"The coach gave a motivational speech to encourage the team before the big game. "

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vandalism noun

/ˈvændəlɪzm̩/

Willful damage to or destruction of any property, such as graffiti or defacement.

"As we turned down the street I was appalled by the vandalism: spray paint and smashed windows that were everywhere."

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president noun

/ˈpɹɛzɨdənt/

An act in the past which may be used as an example to help decide the outcome of similar instances in the future.

"The president of the student council used last year's debate as a precedent for this year's election rules. "

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influenced verb

/ˈɪn.flʊənst/ /ˈɪn.flu.ənst/

To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."

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revenged verb

/rɪˈvɛndʒd/ /rəˈvɛndʒd/

To take revenge for (a particular harmful action) or on behalf of (its victim); to avenge.

"Arsenal revenged its loss to Manchester United last time with a 5–0 drubbing this time."

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factions noun

/ˈfækʃənz/

A group of people, especially within a political organization, which expresses a shared belief or opinion different from people who are not part of the group.

"Within the student government, factions emerged supporting different proposals for the new school garden. "

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destructive adjective

/dɪˈstɹʊktɪv/

Causing destruction; damaging.

"The storm was incredibly destructive, tearing down trees and damaging many homes. "

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normally adverb

/ˈnɔːrməli/ /ˈnɔrməli/

Under normal conditions or circumstances; usually; most of the time

"My brother normally gets up early for school. "

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reciprocated verb

/rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪd/ /rəˈsɪprəˌkeɪtɪd/

To exchange two things, with both parties giving one thing and taking another thing.

"Maria smiled at John, and he reciprocated with a friendly nod. "