Conflict ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Conflict ( noun )

1. A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
2. A prolonged armed struggle.

Origin:

Late middle english (originally in the sense "clash, collision"): from latin conflictus, from confligere "to strike together", from con- "together" + fligere "to strike".

Examples:

1. The conflict between the two countries lasted for many years.
2. The government is trying to resolve the conflict between the workers and the management.
3. The conflict between the two groups has been brewing for some time.
4. The workers' strikes and the management's refusal to negotiate resulted in a conflict.
5. The conflict between the two political parties has escalated in recent days.

(As a verb)

Conflict ( verb )

1. A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
2. A prolonged armed struggle.

Origin:

Late middle english (originally in the sense "clash, collision"): from latin conflictus, from confligere "to strike together", from con- "together" + fligere "to strike".

Examples:

1. The conflict between the two countries lasted for many years.
2. The government is trying to resolve the conflict between the workers and the management.
3. The conflict between the two groups has been brewing for some time.
4. The workers' strikes and the management's refusal to negotiate resulted in a conflict.
5. The conflict between the two political parties has escalated in recent days.