Conflict

Word CONFLICT
Character 8
Hyphenation con flict con flict
Pronunciations /kənˈflɪkt/

Definitions and meanings of "Conflict"

What do we mean by conflict?

A state of open, often prolonged fighting; a battle or war. noun

A state of disagreement or disharmony between persons or ideas; a clash. noun

An emotional or mental disturbance resulting from the opposition or simultaneous functioning of mutually exclusive impulses, desires, or tendencies. noun

Opposition between characters or forces in a work of drama or fiction, especially when motivating or shaping the action of the plot. noun

To be in or come into opposition; differ. intransitive verb

To engage in warfare. intransitive verb

To strike or dash together; meet in opposition; come together violently.

To contend; fight; strive; struggle.

To be in opposition; be contrary or at variance: as, the evidence given by the second witness conflicted with that given by the first.

A struggle for mastery; a striving to oppose or overcome; a battle or combat; contention; controversy; strife. noun

Discord of action, feeling, or effect; antagonism, as of interests or principles; counteraction, as of causes, laws, or agencies of any kind; opposing action or tendency; opposition; collision: as, a conflict of the elements, or between right and wrong. noun

A striking or dashing together; violent collision. noun

A strife for the mastery; hostile contest; battle; struggle; fighting. noun

That branch of jurisprudence which deals with individual litigation claimed to be subject to the conflicting laws of two or more states or nations; -- often used as synonymous with Private international law. noun

To strike or dash together; to meet in violent collision; to collide. intransitive verb

To maintain a conflict; to contend; to engage in strife or opposition; to struggle. intransitive verb

To be in opposition; to be contradictory. intransitive verb

A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two opposing groups or individuals. noun

An incompatibility, as of two things that cannot be simultaneously fulfilled. noun

To be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible verb

A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.

An incompatibility, as of two things that cannot be simultaneously fulfilled.

1) Something that follows argument. Physical, verbal or mental conflict. 2) Great punk band. Urban Dictionary

1980s anarcho punk bandm still around today. Known for such songs as "increase the pressure" and "the positive junk". The system maintains... Law And Order through the land Urban Dictionary

Only the best uk punk band ever! Scratch that best punk band in the world! Anarchist, and very polititcal. Urban Dictionary

Conflict means problem, or An argument. Urban Dictionary

The emotional state when a man's two heads disagree Urban Dictionary

Coined by Rachel, Christie & Gianna during Big Brother's 2005 series in Australia; used instead of the word conflict to show that you are actually really intellect. Urban Dictionary

As the name suggests this is conflict within the workplace. These conflicts can be due to people with different personalities that just don’t get on well, or different opinions as to how the work should be done. Managers showing favouritism can cause or exacerbate workplace conflict as can the environment of the workplace itself or the hierarchical structure of the organisation. Workplace conflict is pernicious and unpleasant and if there is no way that this conflict can be resolved you could be better off working for another organisation. Urban Dictionary

Rivals-Conflict When someone is always against everything you do. A person who loves being on the opposite position against you. someone who constantly disagrees with you. Urban Dictionary

Conflict between two fun things to do, where both choices are equally fun. Nobody seems to have sympathy for people with "Fun Conflicts". In fact, they become a little annoyed and wish they had more fun conflicts of their own. Urban Dictionary

Diamonds that derive from sierra leone, or any third world country;Diamonds that require harsh and cruel labour to mine. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Conflict

The word "conflict" in example sentences

For a century the German rule was nominal, but with the outbreak of the conflict in the eleventh century between king and pope over the question of which one should invest the bishops with their authority (known as the _investiture conflict_, 1075-1122), Pope Gregory ❋ Ellwood Patterson Cubberley (1904)

Has anyone ever heard of the term "conflict of interest?" ❋ Head-Roc (2011)

The belief that competition and character are in conflict is a myth perpetuated by people who prefer shortcuts over hard work. ❋ Lisa Earle McLeod (2010)

The main conflict is set up pretty early, but again, it seems to get off track and degenerate into lots of minor conflicts. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Simon 9:17 p.m. comment: The touchiness by what you call the conflict is my point. ❋ Ann Althouse (2007)

The main conflict, the political conflict, is not between the Opposition and the powers that be, but between those powers and the citizens. ❋ Unknown (2003)

We have been in conflict from the time we entered into Confederation. ❋ Unknown (1909)

"The escalating violence and regional dimension of the conflict is alarming," said Churches for Middle East Peace in a letter today to President Bush. ❋ Unknown (2010)

On Monday, the top American commander in Afghanistan said in a statement that success in the conflict is achievable if the United States revises its strategy. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The other party to this conflict is the Palestinian Authority, not Hamas. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I'm not interested because it seems like the conflict is all going to be catty, bitchy stuff and I don't go for that most of the time. ❋ Tragic_elegance (2009)

Petraeus offered his professional military opinion — shared by many others, including the 2006 Iraq Study Group — that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a key driver of instability in the Middle East, and that working toward a resolution to the conflict is an essential U.S. national security interest. ❋ Unknown (2010)

“Of course, expert commenters here seem to think that restoring Ottoman control over the conflict is the solution.” ❋ Unknown (2009)

Of course, expert commenters here seem to think that restoring Ottoman control over the conflict is the solution. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It may take a little time to get a clear picture of all factions and interrelationships involved (additionally there's the Markovian society which fell to the Collective) but the conflict is actually well-imagined and intriguing. ❋ Unknown (2008)

This conflict is a historical conflict, American support is Truman era historical support. ❋ Unknown (2008)

1) i want [mint] ice cream. I don't no conflict, but i want [strawberry]. DIE! [MO FO]! 2) i like to listen to conflict. ❋ Harsh_but_Fair (2004)

Whats a better conflict record? [Its time] to see whos who or the first [standard issue] [collection] ❋ Mikey Misconduct (2004)

Man, [CONFLICT] is still [pumping] out awesome [music]? ❋ Benjones (2005)

Example: [What is] the [conflict] in [the story]? Or: Hey, what's the conflict here? ❋ Unknown Unicorn That Flys (2015)

[AOTS] management should hire [Alison] because she's better qualified, but [Sara Jean] is sexier. They must feel conflicted. ❋ Hurlyburly3 (2010)

"This week I had confliction with [Dean] because he has a [big dong]. This affects my [time in] the house because..." ❋ Speakafreaka (2005)

“Mark and [Terry] are [butting heads] over product development again.” “No surprise there, this place is full of [workplace conflict], I’m just glad I’m gone at the end of the month." ❋ AKACroatalin (2015)

Person: Dude [every] time [you go] to the [club] there’s a Rivals-Conflict. BY: GiovanniDYMillYentei ❋ MillYentei DYSlick (2020)

"Sorry I can't go to skiing this weekend, I have a Fun Conflict. I am going to Vegas with my buddies instead." "Looks like we have a Fun Conflict on Saturday. We have to choice between [Jack's] [tailgate party] and [Jill's] hot tub party" ❋ Reddlynx99 (2011)

Don't [buy] [conflict diamonds], it's [wrong]! ❋ Acidplanet_Member (2005)

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