bad blood

noun

Definition of bad bloodnext
as in hostility
a deep-seated ill will there's been bad blood between the two families for years

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Recent Examples of bad blood There’s no bad blood, though, with both offering nothing but good words to say about each other and wishing each other luck moving forward. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 Haredi withdrawal from the coalition would only expedite a foregone election, but the optics and political fallout of ending the parliament with such bad blood could prove costly for Netanyahu, who is seeking reelection. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 June 2026 But the biggest storyline entering fight week is the growing bad blood between UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria and Interim Champion Justin Gaethje. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 As the New York Knicks enjoyed a wild comeback at Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals, fellow fans Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner confirmed there’s no bad blood between them with a now-viral moment. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bad blood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bad blood
  1. hostility
  2. grudge
  3. hatred
  4. bitterness
Noun
  • Engelbert has consistently mismanaged the overt physical hostility directed at the league's biggest star.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Today, however, some experts suggest that explicit displays of racial hostility have become more visible in public spaces.
    — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of hostility
Noun
  • Colombia eventually outlasted Ghana to survive the first FIFA World Cup knockout round in Kansas City Stadium, also known as Arrowhead Stadium, but those at the watch parties didn’t seem to hold a grudge.
    — Eleanor Nash July 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Within the first 10 minutes of the match on Monday, which was also the anniversary of that game, the Mexican fans reminded the world of their 12-year grudge against the Oranje.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Definition of grudge
Noun
  • The rivalry between the neighboring nations stretches back over 100 years on the pitch without ever being one that has slipped into hatred.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Proof that the babies aren’t born with hatred in their bellies and in their blood.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Definition of hatred
Noun
  • In the case of Alito and Thomas, there is also a striking note of bitterness.
    — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 30 June 2026
  • Looking back now, however, there is no bitterness attached to that chapter.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 June 2026
Definition of bitterness

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“Bad blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bad%20blood. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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