infighting
[ in-fahy-ting ]
Origin of infighting
1Other words from infighting
- infighter, noun
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How to use infighting in a sentence
In addition to being master bureaucratic infighters, the generals are genius P.R. men.
British Dictionary definitions for infighting
infighting
/ (ˈɪnˌfaɪtɪŋ) /
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 of infighting
- infighter, noun
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