personal vendetta

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a hostile feud motivated by personal reasons rather than professional ones

vendettaADJECTIVE + vendetta

Categories:

personal

Examples (10)

  • The politician's constant attacks seemed to be a personal vendetta rather than a policy debate.
  • She accused her boss of carrying out a personal vendetta against her after she reported his misconduct.
  • Their rivalry escalated into a personal vendetta that consumed both families for decades.
  • Many believed the journalist's exposé was driven by a personal vendetta against the company's CEO.
  • He vowed to never let a personal vendetta cloud his professional judgment again.
  • The long-standing feud between the two neighbors was nothing short of a personal vendetta.
  • Accusations of a personal vendetta often arise when conflicts become deeply emotional.
  • It was clear from his actions that he was pursuing a personal vendetta against his former business partner.
  • The film depicted a dark tale of revenge, fueled by a deep-seated personal vendetta.
  • To avoid a personal vendetta, it's important to separate professional disagreements from private feelings.