Definition

A situation where members of a group or organization argue or fight among themselves, often leading to conflict and division.

Example

The team's infighting made it difficult to achieve their goals.

Conversation

Did you hear about the infighting in that organization?

Yeah, it sounds pretty messy over there.

It’s crazy how much infighting can hurt a group’s progress.

Absolutely, they really need to sort out their differences.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Infighting is formed from "in-" (meaning within) and "fight" (from Old English "fīhtan", meaning to struggle or battle) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process). The word refers to fighting or conflict that occurs within a group or organization.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fighting' that happens 'within' a group — that's what infighting means.

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