Meaning & use
Infighting
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Conflict or competition among members of the same group or organization.
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Infighting within the party weakened its chances in the election.
Constant infighting among the staff hurt team morale.
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The term originated in boxing, describing close-range fighting, before it took on its more common figurative meaning of internal conflict.
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