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   conflict

   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: "regional conflicts" Similar wararmed conflictactionmilitary actioncampaignbattlefightingfight(armed) confrontation(armed) clashengagementencounter(armed) strugglehostilitieswarfarewarringcombatstrifeinformal:set-toscraparchaic:rencounterOpposite peace
   • ▪ a state of mind in which a person experiences a clash of opposing feelings or needs: "bewildered by her own inner conflict, she could only stand there feeling vulnerable"
   • ▪ a serious 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’.

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   • 1. conflictive adjective

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   What does conflict mean?

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   How do you pronounce conflict?

   • Word forms: plural conflicts, 3rd person singular present tense conflicts, present participle conflicting, past tense, past participle conflictedpronunciation note: The noun is pronounced (kɒnflɪkt). The verb is pronounced (kənflɪkt). Conflict is serious disagreement and argument about something important.

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   What is a conflict of ideas?

   • a conflict of ideas. a striking together; collision. a conflict in the schedule. Psychiatry. a mental struggle arising from opposing demands or impulses. “Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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   What is a conflict in a country?

   • a violent situation or period of fighting between two countries The country has experienced internal conflict over the last decade. Hopes of ending the conflict in the region are fading. conflict with somebody This isolated state faces the risk of another violent conflict with its neighbour.

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   What does conflict mean in a sentence?

   • in conflict with somebody (over something) She found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career. John often comes into conflict with his boss. conflict within something The terms of the will became a source of conflict within the family. She has received training in conflict resolution.

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   What is a conflict in politics?

   • 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. His task will be to resolve potential conflicts between the British and Scottish governments. conflict with somebody The prime minister wants to avoid conflict with the unions.

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   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.

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