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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?

   • Get a quick, free translation! CONFLICT definition: 1. an active disagreement between people with opposing opinions or principles: 2. fighting between…. Learn more.

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   What does it mean if two people are in conflict?

   • Conflict is serious disagreement and argument. If two people or groups are in conflict, they have had a serious disagreement and have not yet reached agreement. Try to avoid conflict and establish a good working relationship. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries.

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   How do you pronounce conflict?

   • The verb is pronounced (kənflɪkt ). 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 . Try to keep any conflict between you and your ex-partner to a minimum.

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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 is a conflict in a relationship?

   • 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.

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   What does conflict mean in a sentence?

   • conflict over something The government has done nothing to resolve the conflict over nurses' pay. 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.

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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.