noun

conflict

conflict, disagreement, clash, struggle

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.

a conflict ((between A and B)) a disagreement between two groups There was a conflict between the two countries.

Synonyms: dispute, clash, struggle; Antonyms: harmony, agreement, peace

From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'fligere' (to strike). Literally 'to strike together'.

Imagine two forces 'con-' (together) 'flict' (striking) each other, causing a conflict.

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