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conflict with

VERB
contravene
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breach defy disobey hinder impugn infringe interfere negate overstep repudiate transgress violate
STRONG
abjure break combat counteract cross encroach exclude fight gainsay infract interpose intrude offend oppose refute reject resist spurn thwart traverse trespass
WEAK
disaffirm
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid allow approve assist help obey observe permit
STRONG
accept agree go along join ratify retreat sanction stay support surrender welcome
WEAK
assent concur consent endorse uphold
VERB
differ
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alter contradict contrast disagree diverge modify vary
STRONG
digress diversify qualify reverse turn
WEAK
be distinguished from be off the beaten path be unlike bear no resemblance clash with depart from deviate from divaricate from jar with lack resemblance not conform not look like run counter to show contrast sing a different tune stand apart take exception
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accept agree coincide concur remain
WEAK
be same conform consent harmonize

Example Sentences

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The U.S. has been in conflict with the exporting nations since Venezuela’s Barroso II well blew out in 1922, starting the international oil wars.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“They see a lot of things that may or may not conflict with other things they’ve heard. They’re kind of struggling to process all of that,” said Aaron Smith, Pew’s director of data labs research.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Oil futures curbed some losses as Trump suggested that an agreement to end the conflict with Iran could still falter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Both sides have made extensive use of unmanned aerial and land systems throughout the conflict, with analysts saying the war has dramatically accelerated the development of military technology.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The fact was, he had already set himself in conflict with his father.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi