bad blood

The phrase “bad blood” has 2 syllables: bad blood

It's pronounced as /bæd blʌd/


What is synonym and antonym for bad blood?

In the thesaurus, “bad blood” has 4 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bad blood along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for bad blood

  • bitterness
  • grudge
  • hatred
  • hostility

Antonyms for bad blood

  • amity
  • civility
  • friendliness
  • friendship
  • hospitality
  • neighborliness
  • sympathy
  • understanding

Meanings of bad blood

  • noun
    1. Feelings of hostility or ill will.
    2. A serious feud or long-standing grudge.
    3. An inherited immoral or disturbed nature.

Example Sentences

  • The dispute between the two families has created bad blood that spans generations.
  • Despite their efforts to reconcile, there's still lingering bad blood between them.
  • The rivalry between the teams has led to a lot of bad blood on and off the field.
  • A history of betrayals and misunderstandings has fueled the bad blood between the neighbors.
  • It's important to address conflicts early to prevent bad blood from escalating further.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bad blood, such as: amity, bitterness, civility, friendliness, friendship, grudge, hatred.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • animosity
  • animus
  • antagonism
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  • bitterness
  • enmity
  • grudge
  • harshness
  • hatred
  • hostility
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  • animosity
  • animus
  • antagonism
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  • barbarity
  • bitterness
  • cruelty
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  • grudge
  • hard-heartedness
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  • hatred
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  • ill will
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