in-fighting

• Существительное, обозначающее конфликт или соперничество между членами одной организации, часто скрытое от посторонних, или ближний бой в боксе.

A noun referring to conflict or rivalry between members of the same organization, often hidden from outsiders, or to close-quarters boxing.

uncountable

1. Internal conflictB2formal

   Disagreements or struggles between members of the same group or organization, often hidden from outsiders.

   Внутренний конфликт

   • The company's progress was slowed by constant in-fighting among the executives.
   • Political in-fighting within the party led to a loss of public support.
   • The team's in-fighting affected their overall performance.

2. Close-quarters boxingC1formalsport

   A style of boxing where fighters engage at very close range, exchanging short punches.

   Ближний бой

   • The boxer was skilled at in-fighting, landing powerful hooks to the body.
   • In-fighting requires excellent stamina and defensive techniques.
   • The referee separated the fighters during a heated moment of in-fighting.