trading barbs
- sparringPractice combat training
- bickeringPetty verbal sparring
- wittyCleverly humorous
- insultsDisparaging remarks
- jabsQuick, straight punches
quips · verbal · sniping · repartee · zingers · comebacks · sarcasm · needling · ribbing · teasing · sharp-tongued · banter · duel · heated · snark · cutting · retorts · exchange
conflict vs. cooperation
trading barbsmaking peace
Ending hostilities between parties
reconciling · burying the hatchet · mending fences · making amends · finding common ground