crossfire

(-fīr′)

noun

  1. Mil. fire directed at an objective from two or more positions so that the lines of fire cross
  2. any energetic exchange, as of opposing opinions

See crossfire in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. Lines of fire from two or more positions crossing each other at a single point: soldiers caught in crossfire.
  2. A confrontational situation in which opposing factions, forces, views, or opinions converge: “caught in the crossfire in a battle over Internet site names” (Denise Caruso).
  3. Rapid, heated discussion.

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