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1.
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph
2.
opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings
he was immobilized by conflict and indecision
3.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
4.
a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests
his conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post
a conflict of loyalties
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an incompatibility of dates or events
he noticed a conflict in the dates of the two meetings
6.
opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot)
this form of conflict is essential to Mann's writing
7.
a disagreement or argument about something important
the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats
'conflict' - used as a verb
8.
be in conflict
The two proposals conflict!
9.
go against, as of rules and laws
This behavior conflicts with our rules
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derived forms
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1. Conflict / Plural
conflicts
2. Conflict / Past
conflicted
3. Conflict / Third Person
conflicts
4. Conflict / Present Participle
conflicting
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