Conflicts

noun

Word Frequency: 18.8

Definitions

1.nounA clash or disagreement, often violent, between two or more opposing groups or individuals.

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

2.nounAn incompatibility, as of two things that cannot be simultaneously fulfilled.

"I wanted to attend the meeting but there's a conflict in my schedule that day."

3.verbTo be at odds (with); to disagree or be incompatible

4.verbTo overlap (with), as in a schedule.

"It appears that our schedules conflict."

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