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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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 The 2026 college football season hasn't even started, and the war of words and messaging is already ramping up. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 Ever since Athenian democracy, politics has been a war of words, and metaphor its most potent weapon. — Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for war of words

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“War of words.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/war%20of%20words. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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