infighting

[ in-fahy-ting ]

/ ˈɪnˌfaɪ tɪŋ /

fighting at close range.

fighting between rivals, people closely associated, members of a group, etc.; internecine contention.

free-for-all fighting.

Origin of infighting

First recorded in 1810–20; in-¹ + fighting

in·fight·er, noun

What the 2010 campaign proved was that the local GOP remains a fractious group with in-fighting the norm.

The 10 Biggest Wins |Samuel P. Jacobs |November 3, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
But Driscoll chose the in-fighting, and naturally became himself the centre of the hottest patch.

The Missourian |Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle
Pour in a volley; fire low, and when it comes to in-fighting, use the bayonet resolutely and you have them beaten.

The Story of Isaac Brock |Walter R. Nursey
He had a ten-year apprenticeship in the treachery and in-fighting of the frontier.

The Cartels Jungle |Irving E. Cox, Jr.

"David, you are a brick when it comes to the in-fighting," said the general manager; and then he finished buttoning his collar.

The Grafters |Francis Lynde
Go ahead as if nothing was wrong, but be sure and not try any in-fighting.

In the Track of the Trades |Lewis R. Freeman

infighting

/ (ˈɪnˌfaɪtɪŋ) /

boxing combat at close quarters in which proper blows are inhibited and the fighters try to wear down each other's strength

intense competition, as between members of the same organization, esp when kept secret from outsiders

infighter, noun