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internecine

adjective

Characterized by bloodshed and carnage for both sides

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
I
Ends with
E
Contains
NT
Scrabble score
13

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌɪntəˈniːsaɪn

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Characterized by bloodshed and carnage for both sides

    “Internecine war”

adjective

  1. (of conflict) within a group or organization

    “An internecine feud among proxy holders”

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Example Sentences

Internecine war
An internecine feud among proxy holders

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