conflict

noun

A clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.

An incompatibility, as of two things that cannot be simultaneously fulfilled.

verb

(intransitive) To be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible

(intransitive) To overlap (with), as in a schedule.

Roots

fligo-flict · Latin · strike

Words related to conflict

conflictiveadj conflictual clashesn hostilitiesn warringadj warsn conflictinglyadv feudist infightingv warlessadj warredv nonconflicting dustupn internecineadj disputern rencounter argufyv altercatev bobberyadj

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Where does conflict come from?

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