Word: crossfire
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cross
fire
Definition: A heated confrontation between opposing factions.
Morphemes:
Affix: cross-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Indicating applicability to several domains that are usually separate (as in crossclass crosslinguistic cross-platform ).
Affix: fire
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A severe trial; anything inflaming or provoking.