in-fighting noun.
['ɪnfʌɪtɪŋ] E19.[from IN-1 + FIGHTING noun.]1. Fighting or boxing at closer quarters than arm's length.
E19.■ L. Woolley Two [spears] have plain butts and are intended for in-fighting.2. fig. Hidden conflict or competitiveness within a group or organization.
E20.■ Wilbur Smith She would use even the dirtiest in-fighting to see that Rod was not overlooked. ■ in-fighter noun E19. [TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲