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bandy words

verb as in cross swords

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Example Sentences

"He wouldn't just bandy words about. It was on the inside, it was like a core inside him," she said.

From Reuters

‘Do not bandy words in your insolence with the Mouth of Sauron!’ he cried.

“Don’t bandy words with this one, Lord Snow, she’s too clever for the likes o’ you and me.

The only flash of aggression came when Mark Noble was replaced by Alou Diarra after 57 minutes and, disgruntled, decided to bandy words with City's fans who taunted him as he left the pitch.

From BBC

Sally Field is outstanding as Lincoln's wife, nursing rage and hurt that almost boils over as she must bandy words at a White House reception with Stevens, whom she detests: Spielberg shows Abraham in the background, chatting diplomatically but then noticing how Mrs Lincoln is about to damage his chances with a key ally.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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