conflict
US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/
・UK /'kɒnflɪkt/
A2
verb
- (of two things) be incompatible or at variance; clash.
- To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
noun
- A serious disagreement or argument.
- Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- Mental struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, wishes, or external or internal demands
- A serious incompatibility between two or more opinions, principles, or interests.
- A prolonged armed struggle; war
other
- To be incompatible or at variance; clash.
Examples
Thousands have been arrested in violent ethnic conflicts in the region.
serious conflicts within the ruling party