shouting match

noun

1. a loud, often abusive quarrel or argument.

Example Sentences

The two men were in a shouting match about proper twerking form.

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The incident sparked online vitriol against the Sikh community and turned into a political shouting match about illegal immigration and the qualifications and testing of international truck drivers.

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The event quickly spiraled after a request to pray for Kirk from Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado led to objections from Democrats and a partisan shouting match.

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But in Congress on Wednesday evening, a moment of silence for Kirk was quickly followed by a shouting match between lawmakers - a further indication that partisan tensions are still high.

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Just about every Democrat got into a shouting match with Kennedy, and Kennedy accused just about all of them of being bought-and-paid-for shills for Big Pharma.

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Related Words

• controversy 
• dispute 
• quarrel 
• squabble 
• trouble