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   Con·flict

   noun

   • 1. a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one: "the eternal conflict between the sexes" Similar disputequarrelsquabbledisagreementdifference of opiniondissensiondiscordfrictionstrifeantagonismantipathyill willbad bloodhostilityfalling-outdisputationcontentionclashaltercationshouting matchexchangewar of wordstusslefracasaffraywrangletanglepassage of/at armsbattle royalfeudschismOpposite agreement
   • ▪ a prolonged armed struggle: "overseas conflicts" Similar wararmed conflictactionmilitary actioncampaignbattlefightingfight(armed) confrontation(armed) clashengagementencounter(armed) strugglehostilitieswarfarewarringcombatstrifeinformal:set-toscraparchaic:rencounterOpposite peace
   • ▪ a condition in which a person experiences a clash of opposing wishes or needs: "bewildered by her own inner conflict, she could only stand there feeling vulnerable"
   • ▪ an incompatibility between two or more opinions, principles, or interests: "there was a conflict between his business and domestic life" Similar clashincompatibilityincongruitylack of congruencefrictionoppositionmismatchvariancedifferencedivergencecontradictioninconsistencydiscrepancydivided loyaltiesOpposite harmony

   verb

   • 1. be incompatible or at variance; clash: "parents' and children's interests sometimes conflict"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin conflict- ‘struck together, fought’, from the verb confligere, from con- ‘together’ + fligere ‘to strike’; the noun is via Latin conflictus ‘a contest’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. conflictive adjective

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   1. : fight, battle, war. an armed conflict. 2. a. : competitive or opposing action of incompatibles : antagonistic state or action (as of divergent ideas, interests, or persons) a conflict of principles. b. : mental struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, wishes, or external or internal demands.

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   CONFLICT definition: 1. an active disagreement between people with opposing opinions or principles: 2. fighting between…. Learn more.

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   Conflict definition: to come into collision or disagreement; be contradictory, at variance, or in opposition; clash. See examples of CONFLICT used in a sentence.

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   CONFLICT meaning: 1. an active disagreement between people with opposing opinions or principles: 2. fighting between…. Learn more.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconflict noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   a violent situation or period of fighting between two countries. armed/military conflict. The country has experienced internal conflict over the last decade. Hopes of ending the conflict in the region are fading. international efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.

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   CONFLICT meaning: 1 : a struggle for power, property, etc.; 2 : strong disagreement between people, groups, etc., that results in often angry argument

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONFLICT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Jun 10, 2016 · Conflict is serious disagreement and argument about something important. If two people or groups are in conflict, they have had a serious disagreement or argument and have not yet reached agreement.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONFLICT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   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.

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    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.

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    Conflict definition: A state of open, often prolonged fighting; a battle or war.