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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’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. conflictive adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONFLICT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   an active disagreement between people with opposing opinions or principles: conflict between There was a lot of conflict between him and his father. It was an unpopular policy and caused a number of conflicts within the party.

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   The meaning of CONFLICT is fight, battle, war. How to use conflict in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Conflict.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCONFLICT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

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

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   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.

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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.

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

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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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   a disagreement or argument about something important. “the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats” synonyms: difference, difference of opinion, dispute. see more. noun. a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests. “his conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post” “a conflict of loyalties” see more.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › conflictConflict Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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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.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishconflict noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    1 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.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › conflict_nconflict, n. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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    There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun conflict. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.