Conflict

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/

Conflict (noun)

  1. A serious disagreement or fight between people or groups.
  2. A mental struggle within a person about different desires or decisions.
  3. A situation where two or more ideas or actions cannot exist together.

Examples

  • The conflict between the two groups lasted for years.
  • A conflict erupted over the new policy.

Common collocations: resolve a conflict, violent conflict, conflict arises, internal conflict, emotional conflict

Conflict (verb)

  1. To have a strong disagreement or fight with someone.

Examples

  • Their opinions conflict on many issues.
  • The reports conflict with each other.

Synonyms of Conflict

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Conflict

  • When describing peaceful coexistence.
  • When describing consensus or accord.