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

Given their former friendship, war of words, iconic stature, legacies, and both being slain before their time, Shakur and Wallace’s murder cases have remained intertwined for decades. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2026

Cue an increasingly fraught war of words — and, eventually and inevitably, other very American weapons — in the congregation, with even the good preacher tiring of turning the other cheek. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026

Trump’s order also came amid an escalating war of words with Ford. — Rob Gillies, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

But the political context of the latest war of words has only deepened the suspicions of some of Netanyahu’s critics. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for war of words

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