Synonyms for

Conflict

Verb / ˈkɑ:nflɪkt / / kʌˈnflɪkt / Another word for conflict — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a serious disagreement or argument

Synonyms & similar words

battle struggle difference runafoul differenceofopinion infringe dispute engagement fight contravene dispute argument clash fight quarrel disagreement struggle battle contest combat opposition hostility friction tension confrontation opposing rivalry competition wrangle scrap

Synonyms by register

Formal

dispute contention strife clash

Informal

row spat tussle fracas

Literary

feud discord variance

Antonyms

agreement harmony peace accord truce amity understanding

Common collocations

  • armed conflict
  • conflict resolution
  • conflict of interest
  • conflict zone
  • internal conflict
  • international conflict
  • avoid conflict
  • manage conflict

Word family

noun conflict
verb conflict
adjective conflicting

Usage note

While 'conflict' can refer to a disagreement, it often implies a more serious or prolonged struggle. Be mindful of the intensity when choosing synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. The conflict between the two teams was intense.
  2. The conflict between the two countries lasted for years.
  3. The family had a conflict over where to go on vacation.
  4. The conflict between the two classmates was resolved with the help of the teacher.
  5. The movie had a lot of conflict between the main characters.

Quotes

  • In war, resolution; in defeat, defiance; in victory, magnanimity. - Winston Churchill
  • Peace is not absence of conflict, it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means. - Ronald Reagan
  • The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting. - Sun Tzu

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