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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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.
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
Spencer Pratt escalated his war of words with critics this week, alleging safety threats forced him into a high-end hotel stay.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Musk and Altman have been in a public war of words for months leading up to the trial.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Will the president’s war of words and punishment of the dissenting faith community escalate further?
—Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
Spencer Pratt escalated his war of words with critics this week, alleging safety threats forced him into a high-end hotel stay.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
Musk and Altman have been in a public war of words for months leading up to the trial.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Will the president’s war of words and punishment of the dissenting faith community escalate further?
—Ciera Bates-Chamberlain, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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“War of words.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/war%20of%20words. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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