internecine vs ruthless

internecine

adj
  • Characterized by struggle within a group, usually applied to an ethnic or familial relationship. 

  • Mutually destructive; most often applied to warfare. 

ruthless

adj
  • Without pity or compassion; cruel, pitiless. 

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