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conflict

/kənˈflɪkt/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A state of disagreement or opposition between individuals, groups, or parties.

    - "The labor union and management were in conflict over wages."
    - "The political conflict between the two parties resulted in a government shutdown."
  • Noun

    A struggle or battle, especially one involving violence.

    - "The soldiers engaged in a fierce conflict."
    - "The conflict between the two tribes lasted for decades."
Pronunciation
  1. /kənˈflɪkt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with conflict
confute , contradute , contrive , deviate , collaborate , celebrate , evaluate
Homonyms
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  1. Conflict (English) : Disagreement or opposition

  2. Conflict (Spanish) : A struggle or battle

  3. Conflict (French) : A contract or agreement

Homophones
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  1. Conflict (English) : Disagreement or opposition

  2. Conflict (Spanish) : A struggle or battle

Variants
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conflict , conflictful , conflicts , conflictual , conflicted , conflicting , confliction , conflictions , conflictive , conflict of interest , come into conflict , in conflict , de-conflict , de-conflicted , de-conflicting , de-conflicts , deconflict , deconflicted , deconflicting , deconflicts
Forms
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conflicts, conflicting, conflicted

Etymology
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From Old French 'contre' meaning 'against' and 'flot' meaning 'stream'. The word originally meant 'a clashing of streams'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'conflict of interest' refers to a situation where an individual's personal interests or loyalties conflict with their professional or ethical obligations.

  2. In the Star Wars universe, the term 'conflict' is used to describe a battle between the light and dark sides of the Force.

  3. The term 'conflict resolution' refers to the process of resolving disagreements or conflicts between individuals or groups.

Related Concepts
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  1. Disagreement: A lack of agreement or harmony between individuals, groups, or parties.

  2. Opposition: An act of opposing or resisting someone or something.

  3. Struggle: A difficult or painful contest or competition.

Quotes
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  1. In great wars—the American Civil War, the First and Second World Wars—the largest casualties are suffered just before the "conflicts" end.

    - Steve Forbes,{it}Forbes{/it},19 Oct. 2009

  2. At a moment when the country was still in the throes of the "conflict" over Vietnam, it was refreshing to see the best of America.

    - Al Gore,{it}An Inconvenient Truth{/it},2006

  3. … for work-family "conflicts" to disappear, two rock-ribbed institutions must change: the whole concept of children's care, and the way the workplace works.

    - Letty Cottin Pogrebin,{it}Family Politics{/it},1983

  4. The basic "conflict" in the novel is, of course, between the life on the river, where Huck finds innocence, brotherhood with man, and communion with nature, and life ashore, where, stage by stage, he discovers the corruption of society …

    - Robert Penn Warren,{it}Democracy and Poetry{/it},(1975) 1976
Culture
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Conflict has been a recurring theme in literature, art, and music throughout history. It is often used as a metaphor for internal struggles or external conflicts. In literature, it is a common theme in works such as Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' and Tolstoy's 'War and Peace'. In art, it is often depicted in paintings and sculptures that depict battles or struggles. In music, it is a common theme in genres such as heavy metal and punk.

How to Memorize "conflict"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine two people or groups facing each other, each holding opposing views or interests.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'conflict' with the idea of disagreement or opposition.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'C-O-N-F-L-I-C-T' to remember the meaning: 'Conflicting Opinions Not Fully Linked In Comprehension Together'.

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