bad blood

noun
UK: /ˌbæd ˈblʌd/
US: /ˌbæd ˈblʌd/

  1. Feelings of hate between people because of arguments in the past

    1. There is bad blood between us, we don't talk now. [ ] [ ]
    2. There's been bad blood between the families ever since the dispute over land, and relations haven't improved. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

animosity grudge enmity hatred ill will rancor

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "bad blood" is /ˌbæd ˈblʌd/ in British English and /ˌbæd ˈblʌd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bad blood": animosity, grudge, enmity, hatred, ill will, rancor.

Example usage of "bad blood": "There is bad blood between us, we don't talk now.". More examples on the page.