The term 'War of Words' is used to describe a situation in which two or more people engage in a heated DEBATE, ARGUMENT, or POLEMIC. A DEBATE is a formal discussion on a particular topic in which opposing arguments are presented and discussed. An ARGUMENT is a statement or set of statements that are used to support a particular point of view. A POLEMIC is an aggressive attack on someone's opinion, beliefs, or practices. All three terms are used to describe a situation in which two or more people are engaged in a verbal conflict.