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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, noun
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- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
pronunciation: |
kn
flIkt
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inflections: |
conflicts, conflicting, conflicted |
definition 1: |
to be in strong opposition or disagreement; differ.
My opinion conflicted with that of the professor.- synonyms:
- clash, collide, differ, disagree
- antonyms:
- accord, agree, coincide, harmonize
- similar words:
- argue, cross swords, discord, dispute, diverge
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definition 2: |
to be incompatible.
Our schedules conflict next week, so we'll have to move the meeting to the following week.The first explanation conflicts with the second: they cannot both be correct. |
related words: |
clash, disagree, dissent, feud, fight, oppose |
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part of speech: |
noun |
pronunciation: |
kan
flIkt
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definition 1: |
discord or antagonism.
Their marriage was filled with conflict, and it was no surprise that it ended in divorce.There has always been conflict between the two families.- synonyms:
- antagonism, discord
- antonyms:
- accord, agreement, harmony
- similar words:
- antipathy, bad blood, collision, contention, difference, dissension, enmity, faction, friction, hostility, opposition, rivalry, strife, tension
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definition 2: |
an armed battle or war.
The battle was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the war.The conflict between England and France lasted for many years.
- synonyms:
- battle, encounter, engagement, strife, war
- antonyms:
- peace
- similar words:
- action, clash, combat, fight, hostilities, rivalry, struggle
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definition 3: |
a tense or angry disagreement.
A conflict began between the two men, and tension quickly filled the room.- synonyms:
- altercation, disagreement, quarrel, row
- antonyms:
- agreement, resolution
- similar words:
- argument, clash, controversy, dispute, feud, run-in, strife, struggle
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definition 4: |
incompatibility.
Because of a conflict in my schedule, I can't take both courses.- synonyms:
- incompatibility
- antonyms:
- compatibility, congruence, harmony
- similar words:
- clash, disagreement, incongruity, inconsistency
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related words: |
affray, agony, bicker, chasm, competition, problem, tussle, war |
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derivation: |
conflictingly (adv.) |
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