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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Was there any doubt that this absurdly riveting bad blood showdown could do anything but take it to the brink, like it had in Vancouver 2010, or even Boston a year ago?

From The Wall Street Journal

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

The companies had bad blood to begin with.

From The Wall Street Journal

Alexander Isak's absence due to a leg break removed some of the simmering bad blood between the clubs over the Swede's British transfer record move to Anfield in September.

From Barron's

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

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