war of words

noun phrase

: an argument in which people or groups criticize and disagree with each other publicly and repeatedly for usually a long time

Rival groups have engaged in a war of words over the new law.

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Badenoch previously engaged in a social media war of words with Doctor Who star David Tennant. —

Caroline Frost, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2024 Rather than engage in a war of words with the Kremlin, the White House, and Vice President Kamala Harris, countered with a proposal for celestial peace. —

Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 This episode also marks a shift in several relationships as Bob (Sean Astin) confesses his feelings for Joyce (Winona Ryder) at a Halloween party, while Nancy (Natalia Dyer) and Steve (Joe Keery) are caught in a war of words. —

Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 Even before Friday’s announcement, the war of words had intensified. —

Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for war of words

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