conflict

• Ernsthafte Auseinandersetzung, Streit oder Kampf zwischen gegnerischen Kräften, Ideen oder Interessen; auch die Situation, in der solche Gegensätze aufeinandertreffen.

A serious disagreement, argument, or struggle between opposing forces, ideas, or interests.

1. B1formal

   A serious disagreement or argument between people, groups, or countries.

   Konflikt

   • The conflict between the two neighbors lasted for years.
   • There was a conflict over the new policy at the meeting.
   • The conflict between the two countries led to war.

   Synonymealtercationargumentclashdisagreementdiscorddisputefeudfrictionquarrelstrife

   Antonymeaccordagreementconcordconsensusharmonypeace

2. Internal struggleB2formal

   A mental or emotional struggle within a person.

   Innerer Konflikt

   • She felt a conflict between her duty and her desires.
   • His inner conflict made it hard to make a decision.
   • The character's conflict drives the story forward.

   Synonymeanguishdiscorddissonancestrifestruggletensionturmoil

3. Clash or incompatibilityB2formal

   A situation where two things are incompatible or cannot coexist.

   Konflikt

   • There is a conflict between the two schedules.
   • The conflict of interests made the deal impossible.
   • A conflict between work and family life is common.

   Synonymeclashcontradictiondisagreementdiscrepancydivergenceincompatibilitymismatchopposition

   Antonymeaccordagreementcoexistencecompatibilityconcordharmony

• Mit etwas nicht vereinbar sein oder im Widerspruch dazu stehen; in einen ernsten Streit oder eine Auseinandersetzung geraten.

A verb meaning to be incompatible or at variance with something, or to engage in a serious disagreement or argument.

1. To be incompatible or clashB2formal

   To be in opposition or disagreement; to be contradictory.

   Im Widerspruch stehen

   • His views conflict with the company's policies.
   • The two schedules conflict, so we need to reschedule.
   • Their interests conflict with each other.

   Synonymeclashcollidecontradictdifferdisagree

   Antonymeaccordagreecoincideconcurcorrespondharmonize

2. To fight or struggleC1formal

   To engage in a physical or verbal fight.

   Konflikt

   • The two armies conflicted on the battlefield.
   • They conflicted over the ownership of the land.
   • The protesters conflicted with the police.

   Synonymebattlebrawlclashcombatcontendfeudfightgrapplestrugglewar

   Antonymeaccordagreeconcurcooperateharmonize