Conflict Definition & Meaning
conflict
- noun
- an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); "the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"-- Thomas Paine; "police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs"
- opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings; "he was immobilized by conflict and indecision"
- a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war; "Grant won a decisive victory in the battle of Chickamauga"; "he lost his romantic ideas about war when he got into a real engagement"
- a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests; "his conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post"; "a conflict of loyalties"
- an incompatibility of dates or events; "he noticed a conflict in the dates of the two meetings"
- 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"
- a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats"
- verb
- be in conflict; "The two proposals conflict!"
- go against, as of rules and laws; "He ran afoul of the law"; "This behavior conflicts with our rules"
"Conflict" in song lyrics
See how conflict is used in real songs:
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"Computer convicts, the final conflict"
9th Prince f/ P.R. Terrorist — Kill or be Killed -
"My rhyme of reason cause a conflict"
Akir — Rites of Passage -
"? identity with some eastside conflict"
Anybody Killa f/ Blaze Ya Dead Homie — Foo Dang
Words that rhyme with conflict
Usage tips for "conflict"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "conflict" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for conflict to find words that pair well.