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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Norman	['nɔ:mən]
Jeana	JEE-nə	English
Kendrick	['kendrik]
Dom	DAHM	English
Alethea	[.ælə'θiə]
Hector	HEK-tər (English)	English, French, Greek Mythology (Latinized), Arthurian Romance