Associations to the word «Internecine»

Wiktionary

INTERNECINE, adjective. Mutually destructive; most often applied to warfare.
INTERNECINE, adjective. Characterized by struggle within a group, usually applied to an ethnic or familial relationship.

Dictionary definition

INTERNECINE, adjective. (of conflict) within a group or organization; "an internecine feud among proxy holders".
INTERNECINE, adjective. Characterized by bloodshed and carnage for both sides; "internecine war".

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke