Meaning of the word vendetta in English

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vendetta

US /venˈdet̬.ə/
UK /venˈdet̬.ə/
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Noun

1.

a blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer's family

Example:
The two families were locked in a bitter vendetta for generations.
The novel explores the theme of a family vendetta.
2.

a prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone

Example:
The politician claimed the accusations were part of a personal vendetta against him.
The newspaper launched a vendetta against the corrupt official.
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