Meaning of the word "war of words" in English
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war of words
US /wɔːr əv wɜːrdz/
UK /wɔːr əv wɜːrdz/
Noun
1.
a prolonged and bitter dispute conducted through verbal attacks or written statements
Example:
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The politicians engaged in a heated war of words over the new policy.
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The debate quickly turned into a war of words between the two opposing sides.
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