in-fighting

• Substantivo que designa conflito ou rivalidade entre membros de uma mesma organização, geralmente oculto de estranhos, ou luta de perto no boxe.

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

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1. Internal conflictB2formal

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

   Conflito interno

   • 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.

   Briga de perto

   • 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.