crossfire
noun/ˈkrɔsˌfaɪr/
Frequency rank: #11,986 most common English word
Meaning
the crossing of gunfire or strong opposing arguments from two or more sides
Example sentence
The journalist was caught in crossfire between two rival gangs and had to flee the area.
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