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- DictionaryCon·flict
noun
- 1. a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one: "the eternal conflict between the sexes"
verb
- 1. be incompatible or at variance; clash: "parents' and children's interests sometimes conflict"
discord of action, feeling, or effect; antagonism or opposition, as of interests or principles: a conflict of ideas. Synonyms: opposition, contention. a striking together; collision. incompatibility or interference, as of one idea, desire, event, or activity with another: a conflict in the schedule.
a situation in which people, groups or countries disagree strongly or are involved in a serious argument. The violence was the result of political conflicts. conflict between A and B (over something) a conflict between two cultures. His task will be to resolve potential conflicts between the British and Scottish governments.
A conflict is a struggle or an opposition. If you and your best friend both fall in love with the same person, you will have to find some way to resolve the conflict. Conflict comes from the Latin word for striking, but it isn't always violent. Conflict can arise from opposing ideas.
CONFLICT meaning: 1 : a struggle for power, property, etc.; 2 : strong disagreement between people, groups, etc., that results in often angry argument
a situation in which two or more different things cannot easily exist together: the conflict between science and religion. a conflict of interest. a situation where someone cannot make fair decisions because they are influenced by something. conflict. verb [ I ] uk / kənˈflɪkt / us.
2 days ago · conflict in British English. noun (ˈkɒnflɪkt ) 1. a struggle or clash between opposing forces; battle. 2. a state of opposition between ideas, interests, etc; disagreement or controversy. 3. a clash, as between two appointments made for the same time. 4. psychology.
noun. /ˈkɑnflɪkt/. [countable, uncountable] conflict (between A and B) conflict (over something) a situation in which people, groups, or countries are involved in a serious disagreement or argument a conflict between two cultures The violence was the result of political and ethnic conflicts.
