Conflict
Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
Conflict (noun)
- A serious disagreement or fight between people or groups.
- A mental struggle within a person about different desires or decisions.
- 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)
- To have a strong disagreement or fight with someone.
Examples
- Their opinions conflict on many issues.
- The reports conflict with each other.