Synonyms for Conflict
Definition of 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"
8 synonyms found
Writing tips for "conflict"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like battle, contravene, difference can replace "conflict" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 8 alternatives available, "conflict" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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