conflict
gb/kˈɑnflɪkt/ us/kˈɑnflɪkt/
B1
English
~ 1400
konfliktus, ütközik, ellentétben áll
NOUN
B1
1
konfliktus
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] is in conflict with [someone/something]
The two countries have been in armed conflict for decades.
A két ország évtizedek óta fegyveres konfliktusban áll egymással.
There is a growing conflict between the workers and management.
Egyre nő a konfliktus a dolgozók és a vezetőség között.
The conflict over the land has lasted for generations.
She tried to avoid conflict by staying quiet.
The peace treaty ended years of violent conflict.
Learner examples
The two groups are in conflict.
A két csoport konfliktusban áll egymással.
There is a big conflict at work.
Nagy konfliktus van a munkahelyen.
They want to stop the conflict.
The conflict is between two countries.
He does not like conflict.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conflict' with 'combat' — 'combat' usually refers specifically to physical fighting, while 'conflict' can be non-physical.
Meaning
serious disagreement or fight
Collocations
armed conflict
|conflict resolution
|conflict of interest
|internal conflict
|violent conflict
Synonyms
dispute (Usually refers to a verbal disagreement; can be less intense than 'conflict'.)
|
clash (Often implies a sudden or intense confrontation.)
Antonyms
agreement (Represents a state of harmony rather than opposition.)
|
peace (The absence of conflict or war.)
Themes
emotions
|politics
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A strong fight or disagreement between people, groups, or countries.
A serious disagreement, argument, or prolonged struggle between opposing sides, often involving strong emotions or force.
VERB
B2
2
ütközik
B2
Usage pattern:
[something] conflicts with [something]
His actions conflict with his stated beliefs.
A tettei ellentétben állnak a hangoztatott meggyőződésével.
The meeting time conflicts with my other appointment.
A megbeszélés időpontja ütközik a másik találkozómmal.
These rules conflict with our company policy.
Her story conflicts with the witness's account.
Learner examples
This idea conflicts with the plan.
Ez az ötlet ütközik a tervvel.
The date conflicts with my trip.
Az időpont ütközik az utazásommal.
His words conflict with his actions.
The law conflicts with the rule.
Common mistake:
Some learners mistakenly say 'conflict to' instead of 'conflict with'. The correct preposition is 'with'.
Meaning
to be in opposition
Collocations
conflict with values
|conflict with plans
|conflict with beliefs
Synonyms
contradict (Focuses on stating the opposite of something said.)
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clash (Often implies a strong difference in opinion or style.)
Antonyms
align (Means to match or agree in position or purpose.)
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agree (Means to share the same opinion or position.)
Themes
relationships
|logic
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To be different from something so that both cannot be true or happen together.
To be incompatible, in disagreement, or in opposition with someone or something.
NOUN
B2
3
konfliktus
B2
The main character's internal conflict makes the story more interesting.
A főszereplő belső konfliktusa érdekesebbé teszi a történetet.
Every good novel has some form of conflict.
Minden jó regényben van valamilyen konfliktus.
The film explores the conflict between duty and desire.
Learner examples
The hero has an internal conflict.
A hősnek belső konfliktusa van.
A story needs some conflict.
Egy történetben szükség van valamilyen konfliktusra.
There is a conflict between love and duty.
Meaning
story character's struggle
Collocations
internal conflict
|character conflict
|plot conflict
Synonyms
struggle (Emphasizes effort against difficulty rather than opposition between parties.)
Themes
literature
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definition
A problem that a person in a story must deal with.
A struggle or problem faced by a character in a story, which drives the plot forward.
Grammar
Dictionary form
conflict
IPA
GB/kˈɑnflɪkt/
US/kˈɑnflɪkt/
Syllables & stress
con - flict (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (con)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: conflict
- Plural: conflict, conflicts
Verb
- Base: conflict
- 3rd Person Singular: conflicts
- Present Participle: conflicting
- Past: conflicted
Word family
Forms
conflicts
noun
conflicting
verb
conflicted
verb
Expressions
come into conflict (with)
1/kˈʌm ˈɪntu kˈɑnflɪkt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
start disagreeing seriously
To start having a big disagreement or fight with someone or something.
Examples
- He came into conflict with his boss over the new policy.
- The two groups came into conflict during the meeting.
in conflict (with)
1/ˈɪn kˈɑnflɪkt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
in opposition or disagreement
In a state of strong disagreement or fighting with someone or something.
Examples
- Their goals are in conflict with each other.
- She found herself in conflict with local authorities.
conflict of interest
1/kˈɑnflɪkt əv ˈɪntɚˌɛst/
fixed phrase
formal
personal interest affecting duty
When someone's personal needs or wants could affect how they do their job fairly.
Examples
- The judge resigned due to a conflict of interest.
- He declared his financial ties to avoid any conflict of interest.
conflict of interest
2/kˈɑnflɪkt əv ˈɪntɚˌɛst/
fixed phrase
Personal benefit clashes with duty
A situation where you could make a decision to help yourself instead of doing what is right for your job or role.
Examples
- Working for two competing companies could create a conflict of interest.
- He resigned to avoid any conflict of interest.