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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Israel’s latest war with Iran and its war of words with Turkey have understandably grabbed headlines throughout this year.
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Kevin Hart The roast controversy du jour is currently the war of words between Chelsea Handler and comedians Tony Hinchcliffe and Shane Gillis.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
The last two years featured a public war of words between the two sides.
—Ashley Capoot,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The record also includes collaborations with Future and rising star Molly Santana and is Drake’s ninth solo studio album — his first since his now infamous war of words with Kendrick Lamar.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
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Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Kevin Hart The roast controversy du jour is currently the war of words between Chelsea Handler and comedians Tony Hinchcliffe and Shane Gillis.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
The last two years featured a public war of words between the two sides.
—Ashley Capoot,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The record also includes collaborations with Future and rising star Molly Santana and is Drake’s ninth solo studio album — his first since his now infamous war of words with Kendrick Lamar.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
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“War of words.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/war%20of%20words. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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