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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Following a war of words between the two parties, the pair posed for a photo together, which Sharpe published on his social media account at the time.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The conflict between Trump and Zelensky escalated into a war of words between the two that scared European allies who are worried about emboldening Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and rewarding his brutal expansionism.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Maine has become a battleground on the issue after a war of words between Gov. Janet Mills and Trump over the issue.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Ukraine was not invited to talks between the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia and this week Zelensky and US President Donald Trump have been locked in an escalating war of words.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 5 Mar. 2025
The conflict between Trump and Zelensky escalated into a war of words between the two that scared European allies who are worried about emboldening Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and rewarding his brutal expansionism.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Maine has become a battleground on the issue after a war of words between Gov. Janet Mills and Trump over the issue.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Ukraine was not invited to talks between the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia and this week Zelensky and US President Donald Trump have been locked in an escalating war of words.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 22 Feb. 2025
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“War of words.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/war%20of%20words. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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