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.

Examples of war of words in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump’s threat came amid an escalating war of words with Carney. —Rob Gillies, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026

Trump’s threat came amid an escalating war of words with Carney as the Republican president’s push to acquire Greenland strained the NATO alliance. —Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026

The legal battles and war of words between local and federal officials have mirrored the contentious scene on the ground in the state. —Zac Anderson, USA Today, 23 Jan. 2026

The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos are closing in on the AFC Championship Game, and a minor war of words has bubbled up between the two sides. —Matt Schooley, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for war of words

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