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 deal was reached after months of tense negotiations that included a war of words between Boston’s mayor and the Kraft Group, particularly during this past year’s mayoral race between Wu and Josh Kraft, a son of the billionaire New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft who owns the Kraft Group. —Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 31 Dec. 2025

Their war of words over healthcare subsidies and other items looks set to continue in 2026. —Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 Dec. 2025

Meghan Markle's spokesperson has been locked in a war of words with the over her father Thomas Markle's ill health—one month out from a major lawsuit. —Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025

Up next may be a war of words to convince shareholders, Wall Street, Hollywood stakeholders and government regulators who may be the best suitor for Warner Bros. —Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 8 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for war of words

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