How to Use "Conflict" with Example Sentences

conflict (n): a fight; a serious disagreement or argument

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Used with adjectives:

"The two countries are in the middle of a great conflict."
(great, major)

"They are involved in a bitter conflict."
(bitter, serious)

"The increasing conflict between family members is getting serious."
(increasing, escalating)

"The constant conflict between the two players is not good for the team."
(constant, continuous, ongoing, long-running, unresolved)

"She is involved in a domestic conflict."
(domestic, family)

"We are trying to stop future conflicts."
(future, potential)

"The groups are involved in a political conflict."
(political, social, religious)

Used with verbs:

"Let's try to avoid conflict."
(avoid, prevent)

"She is very good at managing conflict."
(managing, handling)

"Her decisions always lead to conflict."
(lead to, create, cause)

"He wants to end the conflict."
(end, resolve, settle, solve)

"When did the conflict occur?"
(occur, happen, begin, end)

Used with prepositions:

"It happened during the conflict."
(during)

"They are involved in a conflict with the school."
(in)

"This conflict is between you and me."
(between)

"The conflict with him was painful."
(with)

"There is conflict over who will get the dog in the divorce."
(over, about)

conflict (v): to disagree with

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Used with adverbs:

"Her ideas always conflict with mine."
(always, often)

Used with prepositions:

"Her views conflict with mine."
(with)