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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If there was any bad blood between Paxton and Middleton over these clashes, it seems to have dissipated in the years since.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

The court heard there had been longstanding "bad blood" between Sharman and her neighbours, Alun and Jane Jones, often centred on parking.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

When discussing the two years he spent in Metallica and the bad blood that followed, Mustaine is contemplative and serene.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 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

Despite being under considerable stress because of the bad blood between my father and me, I went ahead and sat for the Standard Six final exams.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

bad blood

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