Search results
- Dictionaryconflict
noun
- 1. a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one: "the eternal conflict between the sexes" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. be incompatible or at variance; clash: "parents' and children's interests sometimes conflict"
Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
CONFLICT definition: 1. an active disagreement between people with opposing opinions or principles: 2. fighting between…. Learn more.
a situation in which people, groups or countries disagree strongly or are involved in a serious argument. The violence was the result of political conflicts. conflict between A and B (over something) a conflict between two cultures. His task will be to resolve potential conflicts between the British and Scottish governments.
1. : fight, battle, war. an armed conflict. 2. a. : competitive or opposing action of incompatibles : antagonistic state or action (as of divergent ideas, interests, or persons) a conflict of principles. b. : mental struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, wishes, or external or internal demands.
Conflict is serious disagreement and argument about something important. If two people or groups are in conflict, they have had a serious disagreement or argument and have not yet reached agreement.
noun. /ˈkɑnflɪkt/. [countable, uncountable] conflict (between A and B) conflict (over something) a situation in which people, groups, or countries are involved in a serious disagreement or argument a conflict between two cultures The violence was the result of political and ethnic conflicts.
CONFLICT meaning: 1. an active disagreement between people with opposing opinions or principles: 2. fighting between…. Learn more.
Conflict definition: to come into collision or disagreement; be contradictory, at variance, or in opposition; clash. See examples of CONFLICT used in a sentence.
A conflict is a struggle or an opposition. If you and your best friend both fall in love with the same person, you will have to find some way to resolve the conflict. Conflict comes from the Latin word for striking, but it isn't always violent. Conflict can arise from opposing ideas.
a situation in which two or more different things cannot easily exist together: the conflict between science and religion. a conflict of interest. a situation where someone cannot make fair decisions because they are influenced by something.
Definition of conflict verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
