infighting
noun
in·fight·ing
ˈin-ˌfī-tiŋ 
1
: prolonged and often bitter dissension or rivalry among members of a group or organization
bureaucratic infighting
2
: rough-and-tumble fighting
3
: fighting or boxing at close quarters
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continued infighting has just completely robbed that political action committee of its effectiveness
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Republican senators, split amid infighting, were unable to agree on a path forward to halt the filibuster and the session ended without the measure reaching the ballot.
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Set against a backdrop of vicious infighting between rival Scottish clans, the prequel began in wake of the sudden death of Ellen’s father, Red Jacob (Peter Mullan), who was the leader of Clan MacKenzie.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
The approach has even stirred infighting within the GOP, as grassroots Republicans clash with state leaders aligned with powerful business interests.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Some of Martin’s work was left over from prior campaigns — reminders of how long infighting can drag on inside the DNC.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
Set against a backdrop of vicious infighting between rival Scottish clans, the prequel began in wake of the sudden death of Ellen’s father, Red Jacob (Peter Mullan), who was the leader of Clan MacKenzie.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
The approach has even stirred infighting within the GOP, as grassroots Republicans clash with state leaders aligned with powerful business interests.
—Josh Salman, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Some of Martin’s work was left over from prior campaigns — reminders of how long infighting can drag on inside the DNC.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for infighting
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“Infighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infighting. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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