Vendetta

A vendetta is a prolonged and often intense cycle of revenge between individuals or groups, typically motivated by perceived wrongs or injustices. It involves ongoing efforts to retaliate against those believed to have caused harm, with the aim of restoring honor, justice, or balance. Such conflicts can persist over years or generations, often escalating violence and making reconciliation difficult. While historically associated with family or clan feuds in certain cultures, the term broadly describes any sustained, retaliatory conflict driven by a desire for retribution, rather than resolution or justice.