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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"Bad blood may not be the word but I definitely have a lot of differences with Gervonta," Garcia says.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2023

Bad blood between Will Smith and Chris Rock may have been brewing long before the slap heard around the world during the Academy Awards on Sunday night.

From Fox News • Mar. 28, 2022

Bad blood was on full display for two teams that … well, let the superstar point guards explain.

From Washington Times • May 5, 2017

Bad blood: Former friends reunite to win big cash prizes in the new reality competition “The Battle of the Ex-Besties.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2017

"Bad blood, is there?" asked Wadleigh, as the new arrivals hurried up.

From The High School Left End Dick & Co. Grilling on the Football Gridiron by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

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