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conflict

[kuhn-flikt, kon-flikt] / kənˈflɪkt, ˈkɒn flɪkt /
NOUN
fight, warfare
Synonyms
STRONGEST
battle clash combat competition rivalry strife struggle war
STRONG
collision contention contest emulation encounter engagement fracas fray set-to striving tug-of-war
Antonyms
STRONGEST
peace truce
STRONG
agreement calm harmony surrender
WEAK
accord concord stability
NOUN
disagreement, discord
Synonyms
STRONGEST
animosity competition difference dispute friction hostility strife
STRONG
affray antagonism brush contention contest dance disaccord dissension dissent dissidence disunity faction flap fray fuss hassle interference meeting opposition row ruckus run-in set-to variance
WEAK
bad blood concours divided loyalties factionalism
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agreement
STRONG
approval authorization calm concurrence harmony peace ratification sympathy
WEAK
accord concord stability
VERB
be at odds
Synonyms
STRONGEST
differ disagree disturb vary
STRONG
brawl clash collide combat contend contest contrast disaccord discord disharmonize fight interfere jar mismatch oppose romp scrap slug strive struggle tangle
WEAK
bump heads with cross swords with lock horns with run against tide square off with
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agree consent harmonize
STRONG
aid assist give up help make peace retreat support surrender yield
WEAK
be calm

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While an all-clear over the Iran conflict remains elusive, markets have been latching onto hopes on the horizon, which has led to fresh record highs for the S&P 500.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

In Rio’s iron-ore business, cost increases related to the Middle East conflict can likely be absorbed with operational efficiencies, says Ravi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Two years of conflict in Gaza have severely weakened Gaza's health system.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Despite the ongoing brinkmanship, oil prices fell on Tuesday while stocks rose on lingering hopes for a deal to end the conflict.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

But in a conflict of hundreds, Neanderthals wouldn’t stand a chance.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

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