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    [Noun]  | "con*flict" | \ ˈkän-ˌflikt \


    1: fight, battle, war

    2: competitive or opposing action of incompatibles : antagonistic state or action (as of divergent ideas, interests, or persons)

    3: mental struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, wishes, or external or internal demands

    Origin: 15th century ;

     Middle English conflicte, conflyte "battle, struggle, assault," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French conflykte, conflict, borrowed from Latin conflīctus "striking together, clash," from conflīgere "to strike together, bring into collision, do battle, contend" (from con- {see: |con-|com-} + flīgere "to strike, dash down") + -tus, suffix of action nouns {mat|profligate:1|};

    [Verb]  | "con*flict" | \ kən-ˈflikt \


    1: to be different, opposed, or contradictory : to fail to be in agreement or accord

    2: to contend in warfare

    Origin: 15th century ;

     Middle English conflicten "to engage in battle, fight," borrowed from Latin conflīctus, past participle of conflīgere "to strike together, bring into collision, do battle, contend" {mat|conflict:1|};

    [Verb]  | "de*con*flict" | \ ˌdē-kən-ˈflikt \


    1: to coordinate (something, such as flights, maneuvers, or the use of a location) between groups especially in areas where overlapping operations are occurring in order to reduce the risk of accidents or incidents

    Origin: 1973 ;

     {see: |de-|de-} + {see: |conflict:2|conflict:2};

    [Noun phrase]  | "conflict of interest" 


    1: a conflict between the private interests and the official responsibilities of a person in a position of trust

    Origin: 1860 ;

    [Idiom]  | "come into conflict" 


    1: to be different in a way that prevents agreement —often + with

    2: to enter a situation in which there is a struggle for power, property, etc. —often + with

    [Idiom]  | "in conflict" 


    1: different in a way that prevents agreement —usually + with

    2: in a struggle for power, property, etc.

    [Noun]  | "conflict" 


    1: a lack of agreement or harmony;


      * e.g., " ... the conflict between absolute freedom and personal responsibility "




    2: a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups;


      * e.g., " ... an armed conflict between strikers and strikebreakers "




    3: a state of armed violent struggle between states, nations, or groups;


      * e.g., " ... the United Nations strives to prevent international conflicts "



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    [Verb]  | "conflict" 


    1: to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably;


      * e.g., " ... his statement conflicts with the facts, as given in the police report "




     [ "conflict" ]

    1: 1) Something that follows argument. Physical, verbal or mental conflict.

      * e.g.,  ... 1) i want mint ice cream. 

     [ "conflict" ]

    2: 2) Great punk band.

      * e.g.,  ... I don't no conflict, but i want strawberry. 

     [ "conflict" ]

    1: 1980s anarcho punk bandm still around today. Known for such songs as "increase the pressure" and "the positive junk". The system maintains... Law And Order through the land

      * e.g.,  ... Whats a better conflict record? Its time to see whos who or the first standard issue collection 

     [ "conflict" ]

    1: only the best uk punk band ever! Scratch that best punk band in the world! Anarchist, and very polititcal.

      * e.g.,  ... Man, CONFLICT is still pumping out awesome music? 

     [ "Conflict" ]

    1: Conflict means problem, or An argument.

      * e.g.,  ... Example: What is the conflict in the story? Or: Hey, what's the conflict here? 

     [ "conflicted" ]

    1: the emotional state when a man's two heads disagree

      * e.g.,  ... AOTS management should hire Alison because she's better qualified, but Sara Jean is sexier. They must feel conflicted. 

     [ "confliction" ]

    1: Coined by Rachel, Christie & Gianna during Big Brother's 2005 series in Australia; used instead of the word conflict to show that you are actually really intellect.

      * e.g.,  ... "This week I had confliction with Dean because he has a big dong. This affects my time in the house because..." 

     [ "Workplace Conflict" ]

    1: As the name suggests this is conflict within the workplace. These conflicts can be due to people with different personalities that just don’t get on well, or different opinions as to how the work should be done. Managers showing favouritism can cause or exacerbate workplace conflict as can the environment of the workplace itself or the hierarchical structure of the organisation.

      * e.g.,  ... “Mark and Terry are butting heads over product development again.” 

     [ "Workplace Conflict" ]

    2: Workplace conflict is pernicious and unpleasant and if there is no way that this conflict can be resolved you could be better off working for another organisation.

      * e.g.,  ... “No surprise there, this place is full of workplace conflict, I’m just glad I’m gone at the end of the month." 

     [ "Rivals-Conflict" ]

    1: Rivals-Conflict

      * e.g.,  ... Person: Dude every time you go to the club there’s a Rivals-Conflict. BY: GiovanniDYMillYentei 

     [ "Rivals-Conflict" ]

    2: When someone is always against everything you do.

     [ "Rivals-Conflict" ]

    3: A person who loves being on the opposite position against you.

     [ "Rivals-Conflict" ]

    4: someone who constantly disagrees with you.

     [ "Fun Conflict" ]

    1: Conflict between two fun things to do, where both choices are equally fun. Nobody seems to have sympathy for people with "Fun Conflicts". In fact, they become a little annoyed and wish they had more fun conflicts of their own.

      * e.g.,  ... "Sorry I can't go to skiing this weekend, I have a Fun Conflict. I am going to Vegas with my buddies instead." "Looks like we have a Fun Conflict on Saturday. We have to choice between Jack's tailgate party and Jill's hot tub party" 

     [ "Conflict Diamonds" ]

    1: Diamonds that derive from sierra leone, or any third world country;Diamonds that require harsh and cruel labour to mine.

      * e.g.,  ... Don't buy conflict diamonds, it's wrong! 

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