serious or angry discussions about something that people disagree on, especially discussions that continue for a long time

The war of words over sanctions remains furious. 关于制裁的口水战依然激烈。

Politicians in California, Illinois, and other states engaged in an escalating war of words. 加利福尼亚州、伊利诺伊州和其他州的政客们加入了一场不断升级的口水战。