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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

Example Sentences

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The bad news is, oil prices are still almost 30% higher than before the conflict began.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Policymakers might be wrong to wait too long to judge the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on U.K. inflation, the Bank of England’s chief economist said Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Prior to the conflict, Brent crude was trading at just under $70 a barrel.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“I’m not quite clear what the strategic objectives are,” he said, explaining “it’s going to be difficult to get my support” to continue the conflict.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Alex reveled in all this conflict, I thought.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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