Dictionary
infighting
noun in·fight·ing \ˈin-ˌfī-tiŋ\
: fighting or disagreement among the members of a group or organization
Full Definition of INFIGHTING
1
: fighting or boxing at close quarters
2
: rough-and-tumble fighting
3
: prolonged and often bitter dissension or rivalry among members of a group or organization <bureaucratic infighting>
— in·fight \ˈin-ˌfīt\ intransitive verb
— in·fight·er \-ˌfī-tər\ noun
See infighting defined for English-language learners
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of INFIGHTING
1816
Related to INFIGHTING
- Synonyms
- conflict, disaccord, discordance, discordancy, disharmony, dissension (also dissention), dissent, dissidence, dissonance, disunion, disunity, division, friction, discord, inharmony, schism, strife, variance, war, warfare
Learn More About INFIGHTING
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: infillPrevious Word in the Dictionary: in fieriAll Words Near: infighting
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up infighting? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).