舌戦 (ぜっせん, zessen) Japanese meaning: war of words | Kotomoraられ
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A fierce war of words unfolded between the ruling and opposition parties.
The debate was a constant exchange of verbal attacks.
Usage patterns
〈相手〉と舌戦を繰り広げるto wage a war of words with an opponent
The two candidates waged a fierce war of words in the televised debate.
舌戦を交えるto exchange verbal blows
The ruling and opposition parties exchanged verbal blows in the Diet.
舌戦に発展するto develop into a war of words
The discussion gradually developed into a war of words.
