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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Drake, the highest-grossing rapper in the world last year, and Lamar, a Pulitzer Prize winner, have long been locked in an escalating war of words in a music genre known for celebrating and obsessing over rivalries between its biggest stars. —

Afp, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024 Former 49ers star Terrell Owens and current San Francisco wide receiver Deebo Samuel engaged in a war of words this week. —

Chantz Martin, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024 Yet, one detail regarding the origin of the two hitmakers’ war of words continues to rub fellow rap star Future the wrong way, which the Atlanta native expressed in a recent interview with GQ. —

Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 21 Nov. 2024 Badenoch previously engaged in a social media war of words with Doctor Who star David Tennant. —

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