Conflict - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkɑːnflɪkt|  American pronunciation of the word conflict
Brit.  |ˈkɒnflɪkt|  British pronunciation of the word conflict

noun

- an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) (syn: battle, struggle)
the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph
- opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings
he was immobilized by conflict and indecision
- a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war (syn: battle, engagement, fight)
- a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests
his conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post
a conflict of loyalties
- an incompatibility of dates or events
he noticed a conflict in the dates of the two meetings
- opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot)
this form of conflict is essential to Mann's writing
- a disagreement or argument about something important (syn: difference, dispute)
the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats

verb

- be in conflict
The two proposals conflict!
- go against, as of rules and laws (syn: contravene, infringe)
This behavior conflicts with our rules

Extra examples

Everyone in my family always tries to avoid conflict.

There was inevitable conflict over what to name the group.

They're having serious conflicts over the budget.

I don't see any conflicts between the theories.

You'll need to resolve the conflict between your parents' plans for you and your own ambitions.

Reports conflicted on how many people were involved.

...his statement conflicts with the facts, as given in the police report...

Their stories are in conflict with each other.

Parents' and children's interests sometimes conflict.

Marx points out the potential conflicts below the surface of society.

His views on the literal truth of the Bible brought him into conflict with other Christian leaders.

Doctors exercise considerable power and often come into conflict with politicians.

For years the region has been torn apart by armed conflicts.

UN troops intervened to avert a threat of violent conflict.

As women increasingly went out to work, the possibility of a conflict of loyalties became stronger.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: conflict
he/she/it: conflicts
present participle: conflicting
past tense: conflicted
past participle: conflicted
noun
singular: conflict
plural: conflicts
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