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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Qatar has played a key role alongside Pakistan in mediating a conclusion to the conflict, with the most recent discussions between Tehran and Washington taking place on June 21 with all four countries in attendance.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Roberts, a former White House lawyer, has long been skeptical of independent agencies whose officials may wield regulatory power in conflict with the views of the president.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Marines not long into the conflict, with all risks minimized by the availability of ample tactical air support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Large fenced reserves are rare, and leopards frequently move through agricultural and urban-edge landscapes, where conflict with people is common.

From Science Daily • Jun. 24, 2026

In order to stay on her good side, I have to avoid conflict with her.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

conflict with

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