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conflict

noun
  1. a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
    engagement
  2. an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
    “the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph--Thomas Paine”
    struggle
  3. an incompatibility of dates or events
    “We noticed a conflict in the dates of the two meetings.”
  4. a disagreement or argument about something important
    disputedifferencedifference of opinion
  5. opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings
    “They were immobilized by conflict and indecision.”
  6. opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces, especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot
    “This form of conflict is essential to Mann's writing.”
  7. a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests
    “The conflict of interest made them ineligible for the post.”
verb
  1. to go against, as of rules and laws
    contraveneinfringerun afoul
  2. to be in conflict
    “The two proposals conflict!”