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Definition of crossfire

crossfire

/ˈkrɔːsˌfaɪ.ɚ/
cross · fire
Plural:crossfires
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• noun

1

A situation in which a person or group is subjected to intense, rapid questioning, criticism, or debate from two or more opposing sides at once.

Example

"Small businesses were caught in the political crossfire during the heated debate over the new tax legislation."

2

Lines of gunfire or artillery directed from two or more different positions so that their paths intersect.

Example

"The historical documentary explained how the stone fortress was positioned to create a defensive crossfire across the harbor entrance."

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• Nearby Words

crosscutting
crosser
crossfade
crossfire
crosshair
crosshairs
crosshatch

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crossfire. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crossfire
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