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infighting
/ ˈɪˌڲɪɪŋ /
noun
- boxing combat at close quarters in which proper blows are inhibited and the fighters try to wear down each other's strength
- intense competition, as between members of the same organization, esp when kept secret from outsiders
Derived Forms
- ˈˌھٱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- fe noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of infighting1
Example Sentences
Wilkinson argued that the infighting between the judiciary and the executive branch will only serve to diminish both.
Perhaps they were understandably exhausted by the trauma and infighting of The Beatles’ breakup.
The Lib Dem leader said Nigel Farage and his party Reform UK were "too busy fighting amongst themselves to fix the problems we face", pointing to the infighting involving MP Rupert Lowe.
The contest has been dogged by infighting.
Charlamagne clarified for listeners that the “Breakfast Club” infighting was not a stunt and that the show will continue to undergo restructuring in hopes of fulfilling all of its hosts’ needs.
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