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

The remarks were just the latest in a swirling and highly public war of words between state and federal officials. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

LeBron James played spoiler against the New York Knicks on their championship banner night in his first game of his unprecedented 24th NBA season, but not before getting into a war of words with a fan. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

The war of words has continued in the past few days, with the Ukrainian president outlining further areas of disagreement. — Kristin Wright, NPR, 18 Oct. 2026

The documentary is facing more than a war of words from Musk, however. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for war of words

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