Conflict — synonyms, definition

1. conflict (Noun)

action affair affray agitation altercation animosity antagonism antipathy antithesis argument battle clash collision combat commotion competition confrontation contention contest contrariety • • •

conflict (Noun) — An open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals). ex. "the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"

conflict (Noun) — Opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings. ex. "he was immobilized by conflict and indecision"

conflict (Noun) — (military) a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war. ex. "Grant won a decisive victory in the conflict of Chickamauga"

conflict (Noun) — A state of opposition between persons, ideas or interests. ex. "his conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post" ex. "a conflict of loyalties"

conflict (Noun) — An incompatibility of dates or events. ex. "he noticed a conflict in the dates of the two meetings"

conflict (Noun) — Opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot). ex. "this form of conflict is essential to Mann's writing"

conflict (Noun) — A disagreement or argument about something important. ex. "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats"

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2. conflict (Verb)

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conflict (Verb) — Be in disagreement or be incompatible. ex. "The two proposals conflict!"

conflict (Verb) — Go against, as of rules and laws. ex. "This behaviour conflicts with our rules"

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