Noun
war of words (plural wars of words)
(idiomatic) A heated exchange of threatening or inflammatory statements.
Republicans have been losing the war of words for years now. Now they are just caving because they don't even want to try. I don't agree with that approach. Herman Cain
According to AIMIM sources, the war of words between Banerjee and Owaisi provided the party a much-needed propellant to make a foray into the state’s political scene. Source: Internet
Amid a war of words between the Centre and the West Bengal government, Congress leader in the Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday asked the state government and the Centre to work together to. Source: Internet
Barnaby Joyce has fired another shot in his war of words with that started when the Hollywood actor and his ex-wife Amber Heard illegally brought their dogs into Australia. Source: Internet
Brock Lesnar and Matt Riddle got into a war of words backstage during Sunday's pay-per-view, according to a new report from Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet. Source: Internet
Frank Lampard had serious war of words with Jurgen Klopp after the referee gave Liverpool a free kick which gave the Reds their second goal. Source: Internet