sparring

nouns

an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
sparring
is derived from
spar
is a type of (narrower)
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
"they were involved in a violent argument"
arguing, argument, contention, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation, tilt
making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
spar, sparring
is derived from
spar