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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Naseemnah-SEEM (Arabic)Arabic, Urdu
Carroll-Irish
Yehoyakim-Biblical Hebrew
Viator-Late Roman
MicahMIE-kə (English)Biblical, English
Muirgel-Irish