strife
gb/stɹˈaɪf/ us/stɹˈaɪf/
B2
English
~ 4500
viszály
NOUN
B2
1
viszály
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone/something] causes strife
The country has been torn apart by years of political strife.
Az országot éveken át tartó politikai viszály szakította szét.
Family strife can have lasting effects on children.
A családi viszály tartós hatással lehet a gyerekekre.
The new policy was introduced to reduce ethnic strife in the region.
Religious strife has plagued the area for decades.
Economic hardship often leads to social strife.
Learner examples
There is strife between the two families.
Viszály van a két család között.
The city is full of political strife.
A város tele van politikai viszályokkal.
Strife grew after the election.
They want to end the strife.
The law was made to stop strife.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'strife' with 'strike'. 'Strife' means conflict, while 'strike' can mean a work stoppage or to hit something.
Meaning
angry or bitter disagreement
Collocations
cause strife
|political strife
|family strife
|civil strife
|religious strife
Synonyms
conflict (A general term for disagreement or opposition, not always as emotionally charged as 'strife'.)
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discord (Emphasizes lack of harmony, especially in relationships or groups.)
Antonyms
harmony (Represents peaceful and friendly relations, the opposite of disagreement or conflict.)
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peace (Absence of conflict or fighting.)
Themes
emotions
|society
|politics
|relationships
|law
Definition
Strong and angry disagreement between people or groups, sometimes leading to fighting.
Bitter and sometimes violent conflict or disagreement between people, groups, or nations.
Grammar
Dictionary form
strife
IPA
GB/stɹˈaɪf/
US/stɹˈaɪf/
Syllables & stress
strife (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (strife)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: strife
- Plural: strife
Word family
Related words
strive
verb B2
striver
noun
Expressions
civil strife
1/sˈɪvəl stɹˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
internal violent conflict
Violent fighting or serious disagreement inside one country.
Examples
- The region has suffered from civil strife for decades.
- Civil strife often leads to large numbers of refugees.
family strife
1/fˈæmɪli stɹˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
serious family conflict
Strong and serious disagreement between members of a family.
Examples
- Family strife can damage relationships for years.
- They tried to hide their family strife from the neighbors.
political strife
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl stɹˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
serious political conflict
Strong disagreement or fighting between political groups or ideas.
Examples
- The nation is facing political strife before the election.
- Political strife has slowed down government work.
religious strife
1/ɹɪlˈɪd͡ʒəs stɹˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
conflict over religion
Fighting or serious disagreement because of different religions.
Examples
- Religious strife has divided the community.
- The country is trying to heal from years of religious strife.