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Synonyms & Similar Words
disagreement
discord
strife
clash
contention
dispute
argument
fight
battle
war
struggle
opposition
resistance
friction
tension
hostility
animosity
rancor
bitterness
acrimony
dissension
division
schism
feud
quarrel
squabble
bickering
altercation
scuffle
skirmish
confrontation
opposition
protest
rebellion
uprising
insurgency
dissidence
Meaning of Conflict
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, conflict refers to "a serious disagreement or argument, typically between two or more people, groups, or countries, resulting in a state of opposition or hostility."
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines conflict as "a state of open, often prolonged, struggle or fight, usually between two or more individuals, groups, or nations, resulting from a perceived incompatibility of goals, values, or interests."
- Cambridge Dictionary describes conflict as "an active and often violent struggle between two or more people, groups, or countries, resulting from a disagreement or a difference in aims or interests."
Example Uses
- The conflict between the two countries has been ongoing for decades, with no end in sight.
- The team's conflict over the project's direction led to a delay in its completion.
- The conflict within herself about whether to take the job or not was overwhelming.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
harmony
peace
agreement
concord
unity
cooperation
accord
consensus
calm
serenity
tranquility
reconciliation
compromise
settlement
truce
ceasefire
pacification
appeasement
conciliation
mediation
arbitration
neutrality
amity
friendship
alliance
partnership