conflict
Translation
conflict, disagreement, clash, struggle
Examples
There was a conflict between the two countries.
There was a conflict between the two countries.
He felt a conflict between duty and desire.
He felt a conflict between duty and desire.
Grammar Patterns
a conflict ((between A and B)) a disagreement between two groups There was a conflict between the two countries.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dispute, clash, struggle; Antonyms: harmony, agreement, peace
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'fligere' (to strike). Literally 'to strike together'.
Memory Tips
Imagine two forces 'con-' (together) 'flict' (striking) each other, causing a conflict.