conflicts

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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Conflicts in the Middle East are increasing dangers for whales off South Africa by shifting sea traffic into their habitats and heightening the risks of collision, researchers told AFP.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Conflicts of Interest: Mark Pimentel is also a consultant for and received grant support from Bausch Health.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

Conflicts of interest exist, so pay close attention to your comfort level with those conflicts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Conflicts don’t necessarily drive a near-term spike in cybersecurity spend overall, but high-profile events like Israel’s cyberattack on Iran tend to keep cybersecurity as a top IT priority, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Conflicts came to an end with diplomatic negotiations.

From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz