Infighting
(noun)
- Argument or conflicts among members of a group or organization.
- Disputes or struggles for power or control within a group or organization.
Origin:
The word "infighting" is a combination of the prefix "in-" meaning "within" and the noun "fighting" meaning "engaging in battle or combat.".
Examples:
- The company was suffering from infighting among its top executives.
- The political party was torn apart by infighting.
- The infighting among the team members caused the project to be delayed.
- The infighting made it difficult for the group to make any progress.
- The infighting led to the departure of several key members of the organization.