Synonyms for internecine
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Mutually destructive; most often applied to warfare.
Internecine strife in Gaza claimed its most senior victim yesterday when militants assassinated one of the most hated security chiefs there.
Example sentences
- deadly Sloth or laziness is one of the seven deadly sins.
- destructive Excessive drinking is destructive of our health.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| internecine | steady | |
| deadly | rising | |
| destructive | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- deadly2, mortal2
- 11 letters
- destructive3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (deadly2 = 2 syllables).