war of words

A lengthy argument characterized by verbal exchanges. The union boss got into a war of words with management over the unfair treatment of the workers.

See also: of, war, word

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

a war of words

JOURNALISM

COMMON A war of words is an argument between two people or groups, in which both sides criticize each other angrily. Both players are involved in a war of words in the press, each blaming the other for the situation. A war of words has blown up over who is to blame for a confrontation between police and fans outside the venue.

See also: of, war, word

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

a war of words

a prolonged debate which is conducted by means of the spoken or printed word.

See also: of, war, word

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a ˌwar of ˈwords

a fierce argument or disagreement over a period of time between two or more people or groups: the political war of words over tax

See also: of, war, word

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

See also:

a war of words
have an argument
have an argument (with someone)
level (something) against (someone or something)
have it out (with someone)
have it out with somebody
have it out with someone
slang
slanging match
a slanging match

References in periodicals archive

In a tweet on Tuesday, Zaidi criticized Karachi politicians of engaging in a needless 'war of words' and urged his party men in the PTI 'to ignore the useless chatter and keep their eye on the ball.'

Ali Zaidi regrets blame game over 'clean Karachi' drive

The danger of a war of words is that it can lead to an actual war.

Time to compromise on disputed maritime area

WAR OF WORDS Donald Trump took to Twitter to blast Sir Kim Darroch, right.

Trump lashes out at 'fool' ambassador

Condemning the arrest of the senior party leader, the former NA speaker said the party's protest should not be mistaken for a mere 'war of words'.

Govt, Opp trade barbs in NA over Durrani's arrest

The war of words between the opposition and the government continued on Thursday in the Parliament as Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) heavyweight Khursheed Shah termed the arrest of Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani a step backwards for democracy in Pakistan.

'Step backward for democracy': Govt, opposition trade barbs after Durrani's arrest

In an unpublished manuscript titled "The War of Words," the late rhetorical theorist and cultural critic Kenneth Burke cast the media as agents of political warfare.

How the Media Encourages--and Sustains--Political Warfare

War of words sees oil rise OIL prices were on the rise at the start of the week after Donald Trump launched an attack on Iran via Twitter.

War of words sees oil rise

KARACHI -- Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Saeed Ghani hit back at Nawaz Sharif after the former prime minister advised Asif Ali Zardari to refrain from war of words and mudslinging.

Nawaz took establishment's support to become pawn against PPP: Ghani

LAHORE -- Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has expressed his concern at the recent war of words between Chaudhry Nisar and Pervaiz Rashid and requested the PML-N chief to mediate between the two leaders.

Shahbaz urges Nawaz to mediate between PML-N stalwarts

Summary: The two have been locked in a war of words after she called him a 'flagbearer of nepotism'

Kangana Ranaut welcome on Karan Johar's new show

The war of words infuriated Ali Raza husband of R and he axed her to death.

Husband axes his wife to death

Also watch: Miandad pardons Shahid Afridi after war of words

Afridi wants Miandad to withdraw allegations

Summary: In recent days the war of words between the U.S.

Warmonger on the loose

As a bitter war of words between the two men escalated, Mr Field said he hoped to meet the head of the Serious Fraud Office and the Pensions Regulator this week to discuss the BHS affair.

Green acted in 'evil' way over BHS - MP; war of words stepped up

THREE organisations are in a war of words over claims that there have been shooting of endangered hen harriers.

War of words over hen harriers killings 'stunt' Call for RSPB to produce 'evidence' of shootings

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释义	war of words war of words A lengthy argument characterized by verbal exchanges. The union boss got into a war of words with management over the unfair treatment of the workers. See also: of, war, word Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. a war of words JOURNALISM COMMON A war of words is an argument between two people or groups, in which both sides criticize each other angrily. Both players are involved in a war of words in the press, each blaming the other for the situation. A war of words has blown up over who is to blame for a confrontation between police and fans outside the venue. See also: of, war, word Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. a war of words a prolonged debate which is conducted by means of the spoken or printed word. See also: of, war, word Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary a ˌwar of ˈwords a fierce argument or disagreement over a period of time between two or more people or groups: the political war of words over tax See also: of, war, word Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: a war of words have an argument have an argument (with someone) level (something) against (someone or something) have it out (with someone) have it out with somebody have it out with someone slang slanging match a slanging match References in periodicals archive In a tweet on Tuesday, Zaidi criticized Karachi politicians of engaging in a needless 'war of words' and urged his party men in the PTI 'to ignore the useless chatter and keep their eye on the ball.' Ali Zaidi regrets blame game over 'clean Karachi' drive The danger of a war of words is that it can lead to an actual war. Time to compromise on disputed maritime area WAR OF WORDS Donald Trump took to Twitter to blast Sir Kim Darroch, right. Trump lashes out at 'fool' ambassador Condemning the arrest of the senior party leader, the former NA speaker said the party's protest should not be mistaken for a mere 'war of words'. Govt, Opp trade barbs in NA over Durrani's arrest The war of words between the opposition and the government continued on Thursday in the Parliament as Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) heavyweight Khursheed Shah termed the arrest of Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani a step backwards for democracy in Pakistan. 'Step backward for democracy': Govt, opposition trade barbs after Durrani's arrest In an unpublished manuscript titled "The War of Words," the late rhetorical theorist and cultural critic Kenneth Burke cast the media as agents of political warfare. How the Media Encourages--and Sustains--Political Warfare War of words sees oil rise OIL prices were on the rise at the start of the week after Donald Trump launched an attack on Iran via Twitter. War of words sees oil rise KARACHI -- Pakistan People's Party (PPP) leader Saeed Ghani hit back at Nawaz Sharif after the former prime minister advised Asif Ali Zardari to refrain from war of words and mudslinging. Nawaz took establishment's support to become pawn against PPP: Ghani LAHORE -- Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has expressed his concern at the recent war of words between Chaudhry Nisar and Pervaiz Rashid and requested the PML-N chief to mediate between the two leaders. Shahbaz urges Nawaz to mediate between PML-N stalwarts Summary: The two have been locked in a war of words after she called him a 'flagbearer of nepotism' Kangana Ranaut welcome on Karan Johar's new show The war of words infuriated Ali Raza husband of R and he axed her to death. Husband axes his wife to death Also watch: Miandad pardons Shahid Afridi after war of words Afridi wants Miandad to withdraw allegations Summary: In recent days the war of words between the U.S. Warmonger on the loose As a bitter war of words between the two men escalated, Mr Field said he hoped to meet the head of the Serious Fraud Office and the Pensions Regulator this week to discuss the BHS affair. Green acted in 'evil' way over BHS - MP; war of words stepped up THREE organisations are in a war of words over claims that there have been shooting of endangered hen harriers. War of words over hen harriers killings 'stunt' Call for RSPB to produce 'evidence' of shootings
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