conflict

Definitions

1. A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.
   countable, uncountable
2. An incompatibility, as of two things that cannot be simultaneously fulfilled.
   countable, uncountable
3. an opponent in any kind of contest or conflict. Also called antipathist.
4. Rare. an antagonist.
   Rare
5. an attitude of antagonism or aversion.
6. the act of threatening, especially revenge or punishment.
7. a refusal to obey; defiance.
8. a person who participates in a feud or other conflict.
9. the state of being an insurgent or rebel; the activities of insurgents or rebels.
10. a revolt of peasants against the social classes above them.
11. single combat; a duel. — monomachist, n.
    n
12. the state or position of being impartial or not allied with or committed to any party or viewpoint in a conflict, especially a war or armed conflict, — neutral, n., adj.

Equivalents

Examples

“The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago.”

“One particularly damaging, but often ignored, effect of conflict on education is the proliferation of attacks on schools[…]as children, teachers or school buildings become⟳ the targets of attacks. Parents fear sending their children to school. Girls are particularly vulnerable to sexual violence.”

“I wanted to attend⟳ the meeting but there's a conflict in my schedule⟳ that day.”

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