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bad blood

noun

Definition of bad blood

: ill feeling : bitterness

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Examples of bad blood in a Sentence

There's been a lot of bad blood between them since their quarrel. there's been bad blood between the two families for years

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Over 10 years, there’s going to be a lot of crazy games and there’s going to be some serious bad blood. Brian Straus, SI.com, "Aaron's Long Road: USMNT, Red Bulls Center Back's Unlikely Journey," 4 Sep. 2019 There was bad blood between Baldwin and the victim even before the stabbing, according to the warrant for Baldwin’s arrest. Slade Rand, courant.com, "Vernon woman says she stabbed victim ‘by accident,’ but police charge her with intentional assault," 22 Aug. 2019 There has also been bad blood between club and player in terms of a lawsuit and countersuit relating to a dispute over a renewal bonus paid that was part of his 2016 contract, as well as over the acrimonious nature of his 2017 exit. SI.com, "Gerard Pique Speaks About Neymar Amid Ongoing Rumours of Barcelona Return," 7 Aug. 2019 However, Wimbledon marked the first time the pair stepped out just the two of them—though with Kate's sister, Pippa—since the reports broke, proving there's no bad blood between them. Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Middleton Consoled Meghan Markle at Wimbledon After Serena Williams Lost," 17 July 2019 But was there bad blood between Curtis and Nicholas? Matt Goldfarb, CBS News, "Investigation of airman's brutal murder in Japan uncovers deception, fraud and witchcraft," 19 June 2019 Sources said there seemed to be no bad blood between Jordyn and Kylie. Teen Vogue, "Jordyn Woods and Kylie Jenner Reunited at a Club Party in Hollywood, Months After Tristan Thompson Rumors," 11 June 2019 The bad blood boiled over into a fight involving several people on the night of the shooting, after the two groups encountered one another in the parking lot of a nightclub in the 1800 block of Airline Drive in Kenner, authorities said. Michelle Hunter, nola.com, "Grand jury charges 18-year-old with murder in Kenner drive-by," 7 June 2019 First, the former One Direction singer shared a message with his fans explaining that the relationship was ending but there is no bad blood between the couple, who share a one-year-old son, Bear. Tyler Mccarthy, Fox News, "Liam Payne and longtime girlfriend Cheryl announce separation," 1 July 2018

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First Known Use of bad blood

1664, in the meaning defined above

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bad blood

noun

English Language Learners Definition of bad blood

: feelings of dislike between two people or groups

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