Definitions

bad blood

NOUN

bitterness of feeling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acrimony animosity animus antagonism bitterness distrust enmity hatred hostility ill will nastiness rancor resentment

WEAK

anger antipathy bad chemistry bad feeling bad vibes bad will disaccord dislike hard feelings ill-disposedness malevolence malice mutual hostility odium oppugnancy oppugnation personality conflict unfriendliness venom

Antonyms

STRONGEST

friendliness friendship good will happiness kindness liking love loving sweetness sympathy

Example Sentences

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The Dodgers did not leave town without a hint of bad blood between them and their traditional rivals.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Despite the absurdity of the whole fight, there was no bad blood as the self-styled "brothers" embraced at the end.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Diplomats say France's attempts to block the Mercosur deal created bad blood in Brussels and among other member states, including Germany.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

The storm clouds dissipated as fast as they’d gathered, and Jack knew the bad blood between brothers was all but forgotten.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Sure, they can’t stand it if there’s bad blood.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

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