word
Italian
vendetta
ven-DET-ah
vɛnˈdɛtəListen
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Syllable breakdown
vendetta
Dictionary meaning
A prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone.
History and origin
Italian — 'vendetta' (revenge), from 'vendicare' (to avenge).
Examples
- The two rival publishers were locked in a vendetta that lasted decades.
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