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Definition conflict in American English

conflict noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/
Example

I try to avoid conflict wherever possible.

Example

The issue provoked conflicts between the press and the police.

Example

She is in conflict with her employers over sick pay.

Example

He and his ex-wife frequently came into conflict.

Example

The management team is keen to resolve the conflict over wages.

Synonyms and related words
argument disagreement conflict
1.1

fighting between countries or groups

Example

diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Liberia

Example

the Arab-Israeli conflict

Synonyms and related words
aggression conflict brutalities drawdown overwatch war
2

a situation in which it is difficult for two things to exist together or be true at the same time

Example

There is a conflict between the two sides of his personality.

Synonyms and related words
argument disagreement conflict
2.1

a feeling of being nervous or unhappy because you want two different things at the same time

Example

inner conflicts

Synonyms and related words
worry concern stress
Definition conflict in American English