| collision |
a conflict, as of ideas or opinions. [1/2 definitions] |
| conflict of interest |
a conflict or potential conflict between one of a person's interests or commitments and another, esp. between a public official's private financial interest and his or her public obligations. |
| confrontation |
a clash or conflict. [1/2 definitions] |
| contravene |
to conflict with; act against; oppose; violate. [1/2 definitions] |
| decide |
to resolve a conflict or dispute. [1/7 definitions] |
| declared war |
an armed conflict that is precipitated by a formal declaration of war. |
| dialectic |
the Hegelian theory of change, wherein one force or entity creates its opposite and the conflict between the two produces a new force or entity. [1/6 definitions] |
| disagreement |
a difference of opinion; conflict. [1/3 definitions] |
| discord |
lack of agreement or harmony among persons or things; disagreement; conflict. [2/3 definitions] |
| discordant |
in conflict or disagreement. [1/2 definitions] |
| dissonant |
marked by disagreement or conflict. [1/2 definitions] |
| dogfight |
any violent or vicious conflict, esp. an air battle between fighter planes. [1/4 definitions] |
| drama |
a state, situation, or series of events marked by emotional conflict or turmoil and capable of arousing emotions in others who are witnesses to such. [1/5 definitions] |
| duel |
a formal, arranged fight between two people, usu. with pistols or swords, to defend their honor or settle a conflict. [1/3 definitions] |
| embroil |
to involve in conflict. [1/2 definitions] |
| encounter |
to meet or confront in battle or conflict. [3/6 definitions] |
| engage |
to come into conflict with. [2/11 definitions] |
| engagement |
a battle or conflict. [1/4 definitions] |
| enter the lists |
to become involved in a conflict or contest. |
| Eris |
in Greek mythology, the goddess of conflict or discord; Discordia. |
| faction |
dissension or conflict in an organization, esp. political. [1/2 definitions] |