shouting match

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shouting match

noun shouting matches

An argument or debate characterized by the loudness or intensity of the participants. On these words being read, a furious storm broke out in the meeting. It degenerated into a mere shouting match, in which Dioscorus and his party came off victors.
Similar: screaming match, yelling match

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@misc{shouting_match_2026,
  title = {shouting match},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/shouting%20match},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}