eristic vs vendetta

eristic

noun
  • A type of dialogue or argument where the participants do not have any reasonable goal. The aim is to argue for the sake of conflict, and often to see who can yell the loudest. 

  • One who makes specious arguments; one who is disputatious. 

adj
  • Provoking strife, controversy or discord. 

vendetta

noun
  • A motivational grudge against a person or faction, which may or may not be reciprocated; the state of having it in for someone. 

  • Revenge. 

  • A bitter, destructive feud, normally between two families, clans, or factions, in which each injury or slaying is revenged: a blood feud. 

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