conflict

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A serious disagreement or fight between people or groups.

   The conflict between the government and the rebels began three years ago.

2. 2
   noun

   A situation in which two things, plans, or needs cannot exist or happen together.

   There's a conflict in my schedule, so I can't attend both meetings.

3. 3
   verb

   To disagree with or be opposed to something else.

   His version of events conflicts with hers.

From Latin conflictus, past participle of confligere (“to strike together”), from com- (“together”) (a form of con-) + fligere (“to strike”).

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