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Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word conflict, which can be a noun or a verb. Conflict can refer to a fight, a disagreement, a mental struggle, or a dramatic action in a story.
Learn the meaning of conflict as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and related words. Find out how to use conflict in different contexts, such as arguing, fighting, disagreeing, or struggling.
Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word conflict in English. Find out the different types and contexts of conflict, such as political, cultural, personal, military and academic conflicts.
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1 conflict /ˈkɑːnˌflɪkt/ noun
plural conflicts
1 conflict
/ˈkɑːnˌflɪkt/
noun
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: to be different in a way that prevents agreement
•Unfortunately, their goals for the project came into conflict.
— often + with
•There are cases in which these rules come into conflict with [=contradict] one another.
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: different in a way that prevents agreement
•They're in conflict over which car to buy. [=they disagree about which car to buy]
— usually + with
•The law is in conflict with [=does not agree with] the state's constitution.
•Her ideas were in direct conflict with those of her professor.
adjective
•We heard conflicting reports about how many people were involved.
•the candidates' conflicting views
•our conflicting schedules
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Learn the various meanings and uses of the word conflict, from a struggle for power or property to a disagreement or difference that prevents agreement. See examples, synonyms, and related terms for 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 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.
Learn the meaning of conflict as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, antonyms, and related words. Find out how to use conflict in different contexts, such as arguing, fighting, disagreeing, or struggling.
