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Meaning of conflict
a serious disagreement or argument
Etymology of conflict
The word "conflict" comes from the Latin "conflictus", which is the past participle of "conflictare", meaning "to strike together" or "to clash"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a state of opposition or disagreement, and has evolved to encompass a range of meanings related to struggle, dispute, and violence
Synonyms
clash
dispute
strife
struggle
fight
battle
war
skirmish
altercation
argument
debate
disagreement
discord
opposition
resistance
rivalry
tension
contention
fracas
brawl
scuffle
commotion
turmoil
upheaval
unrest
disturbance
row
fracas
donnybrook
melee
clash
confrontation
opposition
antagonism
hostility
belligerence
aggression
violence
combat
contest
competition
opposition
resistance
defiance
insurgency
rebellion
revolt
uprising
mutiny
insurgency
sedition
subversion
dissension
division
schism
split
rift
breach
gap
chasm
gulf
disconnect
dissonance
incongruity
inconsistency
Definitions
- A state of opposition or disagreement, especially between two or more people or groups
- * A feeling of opposition or resistance, especially between two or more people or groups
- * A prolonged and often violent struggle, especially between two or more people or groups
Usage Examples
- The two countries have been in conflict for decades over territorial disputes
- * The conflict between the manager and the employee ended in a heated argument
- * The conflict in the region has resulted in thousands of refugees fleeing their homes
Antonyms
harmony
peace
agreement
concord
unity
cooperation
accord
consensus
compromise
reconciliation
truce
ceasefire
calm
serenity
tranquility
conciliation
mediation
arbitration
negotiation
diplomacy
pacification
appeasement
settlement
resolution
amity
friendship
alliance
partnership
solidarity
mutualism
symbiosis
cooperation
collaboration