Definitions:

1. a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests noun
   • The conflict of interest made them ineligible for the post.
2. an incompatibility of dates or events noun
   • We noticed a conflict in the dates of the two meetings.
3. an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) noun
   • the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumphThomas Paine
4. opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings noun
   • They were immobilized by conflict and indecision.
5. opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces, especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot noun
   • This form of conflict is essential to Mann's writing.
6. to be in conflict verb
   • The two proposals conflict!

Synonyms:

• contravene
• difference
• difference of opinion
• dispute
• engagement
• infringe
• run afoul
• struggle

NearBy Words:

• conflicting