CONFLICT

/kənˈflɪkt/ ► audio Scrabble 15 Words With Friends 19

Definition

verb be in conflict.
verb go against, as of rules and laws. — synonyms: run_afoul, infringe, contravene
noun an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals). — synonyms: struggle, battle
noun opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings.
noun a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war. — synonyms: battle, fight, engagement
noun a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests.
noun an incompatibility of dates or events.
noun opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot).
noun a disagreement or argument about something important. — synonyms: dispute, difference, difference_of_opinion

“The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago.”
“I wanted to attend the meeting but there's a conflict in my schedule that day.”
“It appears that our schedules conflict.”