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Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : verb kuhn-flikt; noun kon-flikt
Phonetic Transcription : verb kənˈflɪkt; noun ˈkɒn flɪkt



Definition of conflict

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Latin conflictus, past participle of confligere "to strike together, be in conflict," from com- "together" (see com-) + fligere "to strike" (see afflict). Related: Conflicted; conflicting.
  • noun fight, warfare
  • noun disagreement, discord
  • verb be at odds
Example sentences :
  • The West and the East were met in conflict,—the old and the new, the stale and the fresh.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • Our reluctance for conflict should not be misjudged as a failure of will.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • There had been in her gaze a conflict of emotions, strong and baffling.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Their will is law for their children, so long as it does not conflict with the law of God.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • In every case of a conflict of authority, we must "obey God rather than men."
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • They must always obey the law, so long as it does not conflict with the law of God.
  • Extract from : « An Explanation of Luther's Small Catechism » by Joseph Stump
  • The conflict in the surrounding shrubbery had already almost ceased.
  • Extract from : « Ridgeway » by Scian Dubh
  • At the first hint of conflict, the whole team drew together and faced him.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • It seems to be a case where the Hire and Lore classes come in conflict.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 4, April 23, 1870 » by Various
  • Rome, during this conflict, had remained in a sort of neutrality.
  • Extract from : « The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI » by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies

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