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fighting words n. words intentionally directed toward another person which are so nasty and full of malice as to cause the hearer to suffer emotional distress or incite him/her to immediately retaliate physically (hit, stab, shoot, etc.) While such words are not an excuse or defense for a retaliatory assault and battery, if they are threatening they can form the basis for a lawsuit for assault. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The Arabs came out with fighting talk in favor of the Palestinians and disagreed over Iraq, the Americans tried to scupper the proceedings, and the Israelis responded once it was over with militant activity that showed up the emptiness of Arab rhetoric. |
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