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conflicts

NOUN

fight, warfare

Synonyms

STRONGEST

battle clash combat competition rivalry strife struggle war

STRONG

collision contention contest emulation encounter engagement fracas fray set-to striving tug-of-war

Antonyms

STRONGEST

peace truce

STRONG

agreement calm harmony surrender

WEAK

accord concord stability

NOUN

disagreement, discord

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animosity competition difference dispute friction hostility strife

STRONG

affray antagonism brush contention contest dance disaccord dissension dissent dissidence disunity faction flap fray fuss hassle interference meeting opposition row ruckus run-in set-to variance

WEAK

bad blood concours divided loyalties factionalism

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement

STRONG

approval authorization calm concurrence harmony peace ratification sympathy

WEAK

accord concord stability

VERB

be at odds

Synonyms

STRONGEST

differ disagree disturb vary

STRONG

brawl clash collide combat contend contest contrast disaccord discord disharmonize fight interfere jar mismatch oppose romp scrap slug strive struggle tangle

WEAK

bump heads with cross swords with lock horns with run against tide square off with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree consent harmonize

STRONG

aid assist give up help make peace retreat support surrender yield

WEAK

be calm

Example Sentences

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Stubborn inflation, labor market strength, overseas conflicts, and the new Fed chair add uncertainty to mortgage rate outlook.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In response to ProPublica’s questions, the White House said that “there are no conflicts of interest.”

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The conflicts raging around the world are, of course, different in many respects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It’s reminiscent of former Alaska federal judge Joshua Kindred’s 2024 resignation: Following revelations of conflicts of interest with the U.S.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

These conflicts lie in the past now—as Tessie paints her toenails— overshadowed by a much bigger conflict.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides