Conflict

Word: [noun] conflict (a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war)

Synonyms: engagement

Word: [noun] conflict (an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals))

Synonyms: struggle

Example: The harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph--Thomas Paine

Word: [noun] conflict (an incompatibility of dates or events)

Example: We noticed a conflict in the dates of the two meetings.

Word: [noun] conflict (a disagreement or argument about something important)

Synonyms: dispute, difference, difference of opinion

Word: [noun] conflict (opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings)

Example: They were immobilized by conflict and indecision.

Word: [noun] conflict (opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces, especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot)

Example: This form of conflict is essential to Mann's writing.

Word: [noun] conflict (a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests)

Example: The conflict of interest made them ineligible for the post.

Word: [verb] conflict (to go against, as of rules and laws)

Synonyms: contravene, infringe, run afoul

Word: [verb] conflict (to be in conflict)

Example: The two proposals conflict!