Conflict Meaning
There are 9 meaning(s) for word Conflict
Meaning 1 : go against, as of rules and laws
Example : This behavior conflicts with our rules
Synonyms : contravene, infringe, run afoul
Example : This behavior conflicts with our rules
Synonyms : contravene, infringe, run afoul
Meaning 2 : an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
Example : the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph
Synonyms : battle, struggle
Example : the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph
Synonyms : battle, struggle
Meaning 3 : a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
Synonyms : battle, engagement, fight
Synonyms : battle, engagement, fight
Meaning 4 : a disagreement or argument about something important
Example : the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats
Synonyms : difference, difference of opinion, dispute
Example : the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats
Synonyms : difference, difference of opinion, dispute
Meaning 5 : an incompatibility of dates or events
Example : he noticed a conflict in the dates of the two meetings
Example : he noticed a conflict in the dates of the two meetings
Meaning 6 : a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests
Example : his conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post,a conflict of loyalties
Example : his conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post,a conflict of loyalties
Meaning 7 : be in conflict
Example : The two proposals conflict!
Example : The two proposals conflict!
Meaning 8 : opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings
Example : he was immobilized by conflict and indecision
Example : he was immobilized by conflict and indecision
Meaning 9 : opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot)
Example : this form of conflict is essential to Mann's writing
Example : this form of conflict is essential to Mann's writing
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