conflict
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2.7
- noun
- /ˈkɒnflɪkt/
- The military described the ongoing conflict as one of the most serious crises of the decade.
- armed conflict
- conflict zone
- international conflict
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Watch on YouTubeWhat we don't want is a conflict among the strongest powers.
- What we don't want is a conflict among the strongest powers.
- Actually, we must stop this terrible conflict to preserve life.
- This means lower risk of conflict between China and Taiwan.
- It's very straightforward, the Israel Palestine conflict, It's just not very complicated.
- But in the limit that becomes all out conflict and war.
- The Civil War was a domestic conflict in several senses of the word.
- And by the way, you know, we are engaged in conflicts, wars here on earth.
- For one, the battle lines for future conflict have been drawn.
- War is how it does it conflict, he says.
- And as always during conflict, there will be difficult moments.
- Like the war, like any conflict, any climate disaster, anything.
Examples
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The communities of Jerusalem have been in conflict ever since the city was founded.
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The men are being trained for the possibility of an armed conflict.
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But in the limit that becomes all out conflict and war.
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The medals he wore from that conflict were hard earned.
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This invasion kick started a six decade long conflict called the Italian Wars.
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We can do little about wars and armed conflicts except pray for peace.
Academic text (2013) -
The war in Bosnia was the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War ll.
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That same year, however, the nation quickly discovered itself embroiled in conflicts with Great Britain which led to the War of 1812.
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The civil war resulted in a long and devastating conflict that affected millions of lives.
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The international community was alarmed by the reports of a new conflict erupting in the region.
Synonyms
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1.0
A period when countries or groups fight with weapons and violence
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1.0
A physical struggle between people or groups, like a boxing match
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1.4
A violent fight between armed groups in a war
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3.5
A fight between soldiers or armed groups in a war
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3.2
A war between groups in the same country
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6.9
Fighting between soldiers in a war
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3.7
An action by soldiers that involves fighting
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3.2
A short conflict between people or groups
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7.1
A fight between armed groups during a war
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6.5
A short battle where armed people shoot at each other
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7.4
Fighting between two countries or groups during a war
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3.2
A short fight where people shoot at each other with guns
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7.0
A close, fierce fight between fighter planes or in a contest
4
6.1
A fight between countries or groups with real battles
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4.9
A fight between soldiers or military groups using weapons
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8.3
A violent fight between armed groups that are not part of the official army
Antonyms
Compounds
- Formal
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1.9
A situation when someone has two interests that could affect their decisions
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3.6
A time when two planned events happen at the same time so you cannot attend both
- Specialized
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4.2
A field of study that looks at why people fight and how to make peace
- Literature
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8.3
A violent fight between armed groups that are not part of the official army
A civil war in southeastern Nigeria from 1967 to 1970 when Biafra tried to break away and become independent
- Literature
An armed conflict in eastern Ukraine since 2014 between Ukrainian forces and fighters backed by Russia
How Serious
Surface Forms
Morphology
conflict = con + flict
Although historically analyzable as con- + -flict, 'flict' is not a standalone English word, so the meaning ('fight or battle') is not derivable by an average B1 learner from the parts.
Etymology
Conflict comes from the Latin confligere (from con- 'together' and fligere 'to strike'), which gives the strong image of forces hitting each other. That's why conflict can mean a serious fight or battle between armed groups.