Infighting

usgb/ˈɪnfaɪtɪŋ/
noun

Disagreement or conflict within a group, organization, or a team.

The political party was weakened by incessant infighting.
Visual representation of "infighting" - Disagreement or conflict within a group, organization, or a team.

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  • political infighting
  • constant infighting

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Disapproving

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Negative Connotation

Infighting suggests destructive conflict disrupting a group's unity. It often weakens the group.

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The company's success was compromised by ongoing infighting among the board members.
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Not Physical

Infighting is about verbal or strategic conflict, not physical fights.

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The infighting among the committee members turned the meeting into a chaos of accusations.
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Hidden from Outsiders

Infighting often happens internally and might not be visible to people outside the group.

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Despite the smiles for the cameras, there was intense infighting in the team.
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