war of words
US /wɔːr əv wɜːrdz/
UK /wɔːr əv wɜːrdz/
1.
perang kata-kata, pertengkaran lisan
a prolonged and bitter dispute conducted through verbal attacks or written statements
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The politicians engaged in a heated war of words over the new policy.
Para ahli politik terlibat dalam perang kata-kata yang sengit mengenai dasar baharu itu.
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The debate quickly turned into a war of words between the two opposing sides.
Perbahasan itu dengan cepat bertukar menjadi perang kata-kata antara dua pihak yang bertentangan.