Vocabulary Word
Word: internecine
Definition: mutually destructive
Definition: mutually destructive
Sentences Containing 'internecine'
It was the only battle which I have ever witnessed, the only battle field I ever trod while the battle was raging; internecine war; the red republicans on the one hand, and the black imperialists on the other.
More Vocab Words
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::: stammer - speak with involuntarily pauses or repetitions
::: collected - composed; calm; self-possessed
::: supplicate - petition humbly; pray to grant a favor
::: conciliatory - reconciling; soothing; V. conciliate: reconcile; soothe; win the friendly feelings (by removing anger)
::: ovation - enthusiastic applause
::: filibuster - block legislation or prevent action in a lawmaking body by making very slow long speeches; N; freebooter
::: pastiche - imitation of another's style in musical composition or in writing; work of art openly imitating the works of other artists
