Vocabulary
Vendetta
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer’s family.
Urdu meaning
انتقال، خاندانی دشمنی، طویل دشمن داری
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- During the height of the last overt dictatorship, some parties realised they could not continue to allow themselves to be used against each other for the establishment`s long vendetta against civilian rule.
- This view was cemented by its dubious acts in power, such as political vendetta, bad laws, and gags on media and civil society.
- This view was cemented by its dubious acts in power, such as political vendetta, bad laws, and gags on media and civil society.
- Mr Bhutto also created a Federal Security Force, which became notorious for political vendetta and witch-hunting.
- If indeed personal vendetta was the reason behind the crime, those involved should be brought to justice without delay.
Synonyms
feud, blood feud, quarrel, argument, falling-out, wrangle, clash, altercation,
Antonyms
agreement, forgiveness, calm, harmony, peace
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