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conflict vs confrontation
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| conflictnoun/ˈkɑːn.flɪkt/ | Meaning a serious disagreement or fight between people, groups or countries | Goes with armed conflict | Example The conflict between the two neighbors started over a parking space. |
| confrontationnoun/ˌkɑːn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/ | Meaning an angry argument or fight between people or groups with opposing views | Goes with avoid confrontation | Example The protest ended in a violent confrontation with police. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The disagreement led to open .