Cross fire and Melee

Cross fire

Cross fire noun - An often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions.
Usage example: viewers tune in to witness the weekly cross fire between the liberal and conservative commentators
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Melee and cross fire are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Melee" instead a noun phrase "Cross fire".

Melee

Melee noun - A rough and often noisy fight usually involving several people.
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Cross fire and melee are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cross fire" instead a noun "Melee".
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