internecine
[ in-ter-nee-seen, -sahyn, -nes-een, -nes-ahyn ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈni sin, -saɪn, -ˈnɛs in, -ˈnɛs aɪn /
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adjective
of or relating to conflict or struggle within a group: an internecine feud among proxy holders.
mutually destructive.
characterized by great slaughter; deadly.
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Also in·ter·ne·cive [in-ter-nee-siv, -nes-iv]. /ˌɪn tɛrˈni sɪv, -ˈnɛs ɪv/.
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internecine
/ (ˌɪntəˈniːsaɪn) /
adjective
mutually destructive or ruinous; maiming both or all sidesinternecine war
of or relating to slaughter or carnage; bloody
of or involving conflict within a group or organization
Word Origin for internecine
C17: from Latin internecīnus, from internecāre to destroy, from necāre to kill
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