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单词 a war of words
释义

a war of words

a situation in which two people or groups of people argue or criticize each other because they strongly disagree about a particular issue
A war of words has blown up over who is to blame for a confrontation between policeand fans outside the venue.

Examples of 'a war of words' in a sentence
a war of words

This can simply create a war of words, with neither side gaining much.
The Sun (2010)
Call it a sharp dispute, a war of words or a painful separation.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
His fury prompted a war of words.
The Sun (2016)
Starting a war of words doesn't fix anything.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It was little wonder that this was a war of words — written words.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The battle of letters has now been followed by a war of words.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
In the meantime, both sides are embroiled in a war of words.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
They represent a war of words that is incapable of being resolved.
The Times Literary Supplement (2011)
The pair have history after a war of words the last time they met.
The Sun (2014)
It has become a war of words, with exasperation on both sides.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
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