Cross fire
Cross fire noun - An often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions.
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Dustup and cross fire are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dustup" instead a noun phrase "Cross fire".
Dustup
Dustup noun - A physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups.
Usage example: he came home with a black eye from the dustup at the bar
Cross fire and dustup are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cross fire" instead a noun "Dustup".
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Dustup and Cross fire. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cross_fire/dustup
Cross fire & Dustup. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cross_fire/dustup>.
Dustup or Cross fire. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cross_fire/dustup.
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