English dictionary

conflict

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

noun.act

Examples
The harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph.

Synonyms battle struggle

Source: WordNet 3.0
opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings

noun.feeling

Examples
He was immobilized by conflict and indecision.

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a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

noun.act

Synonyms battle engagement fight

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a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests

noun.state

Examples
His conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post.

A conflict of loyalties.

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an incompatibility of dates or events

noun.attribute

Examples
He noticed a conflict in the dates of the two meetings.

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opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot)

noun.linkdef

Examples
This form of conflict is essential to Mann's writing.

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a disagreement or argument about something important

noun.communication

Examples
The familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats.

Synonyms difference difference of opinion dispute

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A striking or dashing together; violent collision; as, a <i>conflict</i> of elements or waves.

noun

Source: webster1913

be in conflict

verb.stative

Examples
The two proposals conflict!

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go against, as of rules and laws

verb.social

Examples
This behavior conflicts with our rules.

Synonyms contravene infringe run afoul

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To strike or dash together; to meet in violent collision; to collide.

verb

Source: webster1913