B1nounconflictrelationships
US/ˈkɑːn.flɪkt/
UK/ˈkɒn.flɪkt/
a serious disagreement or fight between people, groups or countries
In context
The conflict between the two neighbors started over a parking space.
Millions of people have left their homes because of the armed conflict.
A good manager knows how to deal with conflict inside the team.
Words that go with conflict
adjective + noun
- armed conflictThe armed conflict has destroyed many schools.
noun + preposition
- conflict betweenThere is often conflict between work and family life.
- conflict of interestJudging your own sister's work is a clear conflict of interest.
verb + noun
- resolve a conflictThey asked a teacher to help resolve a conflict between two classes.
verb + preposition
- come into conflictHis plans often come into conflict with his boss's ideas.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I had a conflict with my brother yesterday about the TV.Correct: I had an argument with my brother yesterday about the TV.