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present tense form of conflict (3rd person singular).
plural of conflict.

conflicts

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All (3) Noun (2) Verb (1)

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fight, warfare n.
disagreement, discord n.
be at odds v.

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

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conflicts

“Preventing conflicts before they arise, as well as withstanding a protracted conflict, are essential for strengthening Japan’s defense capabilities,” the ministry said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

The banks themselves also have mechanisms to prevent conflicts of interest.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

These conflicts appeared to be heading for a reckoning, but then things went quiet.

From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026

It is proposing to change the school history curriculum by placing more emphasis on the century that came before the catastrophic conflicts of World War One and Two.

From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026

Face bloodied but unbowed, I feel confused amid conflicts of strategy and organization.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin