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Quick definitions from WordNet (conflict)
▸ noun: an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) ("The harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph--Thomas Paine")
▸ noun: an incompatibility of dates or events ("He noticed a conflict in the dates of the two meetings")
▸ noun: opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings ("He was immobilized by conflict and indecision")
▸ noun: 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")
▸ noun: a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests ("His conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post")
▸ noun: a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
▸ noun: a disagreement or argument about something important ("The familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats")
▸ verb: go against, as of rules and laws ("This behavior conflicts with our rules")
▸ verb: be in conflict ("The two proposals conflict!")
▸ Also see conflictual
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▸ noun: an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) ("The harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph--Thomas Paine")
▸ noun: an incompatibility of dates or events ("He noticed a conflict in the dates of the two meetings")
▸ noun: opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings ("He was immobilized by conflict and indecision")
▸ noun: 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")
▸ noun: a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests ("His conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post")
▸ noun: a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
▸ noun: a disagreement or argument about something important ("The familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats")
▸ verb: go against, as of rules and laws ("This behavior conflicts with our rules")
▸ verb: be in conflict ("The two proposals conflict!")
▸ Also see conflictual
▸ Word origin
▸ Words similar to conflict
▸ Usage examples for conflict
▸ Idioms related to conflict (New!)
▸ Popular adjectives describing conflict
▸ Words that often appear near conflict
▸ Rhymes of conflict
▸ Invented words related to conflict