verbalfight
nounUK /ˈvɜː.bəl faɪt/
US /ˈvɝː.bəl faɪt/
A fight using words instead of hands.
The two friends had a verbal fight about whose turn it was to pick the game.
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2. A loud exchange of angry words between people.
Their verbal fight in the hallway made everyone stop and listen.
3. A contest where people try to win by talking, not by hitting.
The debate club turned into a verbal fight over the best idea.
4. A short, sharp argument that is over quickly.
After a quick verbal fight, the brothers laughed and made up.