INFIGHTING Definition & Meaning

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infighting

[ in-fahy-ting ]

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noun

fighting fighting at close range.
fighting fighting between rivals, people closely associated, members of a group, etc.; internecine contention.
free-for-all fighting. fighting.

infighting

/ ˈɪ��ˌ�ڲ�ɪ��ɪŋ /

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

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Derived Forms

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of infighting¹

First recorded in 1810–20; in- ¹ + fighting

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Perhaps they were understandably exhausted by the trauma and infighting of The Beatles’ breakup.

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The Lib Dem leader said Nigel Farage and his party Reform UK were "too busy fighting amongst themselves to fix the problems we face", pointing to the infighting involving MP Rupert Lowe.

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The contest has been dogged by infighting.

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Charlamagne clarified for listeners that the “Breakfast Club” infighting was not a stunt and that the show will continue to undergo restructuring in hopes of fulfilling all of its hosts’ needs.

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But Nigel Farage has publicly acknowledged that infighting has damaged the party's chances of progress.

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