Internecine – Relating to conflict within a group

(Pronounced in-ter-nee-syne)

To remember the definition of the word internecine, use the following mnemonic:

At the interview, showing her knees was a sign (internecine) she might cause conflict within the group.

Examples of internecine in a sentence

Jason and Bill’s relationship was destroyed by internecine arguments. 

The internecine rivalry between the two football teams has made enemies out of friends.

According to the police, the two gangs recently fought an internecine battle that left both groups with many wounded.