Translations for „fighting words“ in the English » German Dictionary

fight·ing ˈwords N pl inf

fighting words

Kampfparolen pl

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English

But in a time when creativity -- and its corporate cousin, "innovation" -- has become commodified and merchandised, these may be fighting words.

www.latimes.com

Especially since 1966, we have used terms and concept that different groups interpret as fighting words.

thenationonlineng.net

Fighting words, by contrast, are intended to cause the hearer to react to the speaker.

en.wikipedia.org

In the world of academe, these are fighting words.

www.theglobeandmail.com

The company must be pretty optimistic about the tablet because they weren't shy with the fighting words in their video.

www.geek.com

Along with fighting words, speech might be unprotected if it either intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly inflicts severe emotional distress.

en.wikipedia.org

Application of this four-part analysis varies with the circumstances of each case, and typically requires lower standards for the restriction of obscenity and fighting words.

en.wikipedia.org

Following a person walking in a neighborhood, being suspicious of a stranger and approaching a stranger to resolve suspicion are not fighting words.

www.propublica.org

If it's fighting words, let's get it on.

thequietus.com

These are all fighting words from an erstwhile ally.

www.theage.com.au