Conflict

Dispute

Synonyms: Dispute, squabble, difference of opinion, discord, strife, antipathy, bad blood, falling-out, contention, altercation, exchange, tussle, affray, tangle, battle royal, schism, quarrel, disagreement, dissension, friction, antagonism, ill will, hostility, disputation, clash, shouting match, war of words, fracas, wrangle, passage of/at arms, and feud.

War

Synonyms: War, action, campaign, fighting, (armed) confrontation, engagement, (armed) struggle, warfare, combat, set-to, rencounter, armed conflict, military action, battle, fight, (armed) clash, encounter, hostilities, warring, strife, and scrap.

Clash

Synonyms: Clash, incongruity, friction, mismatch, difference, contradiction, discrepancy, incompatibility, lack of congruence, opposition, variance, divergence, inconsistency, and divided loyalties.

Be incompatible

Synonyms: Clash, be inconsistent, be in opposition, vary, be in conflict, differ, disagree, collide, incompatible, irreconcilable, contrary, opposing, antithetical, discordant, different, discrepant, disagreeing, at odds, at variance, be incompatible, be incongruous, be at variance, be at odds, come into conflict, diverge, contrast, contradictory, inconsistent, incongruous, opposite, opposed, clashing, differing, divergent, varying, contrasting, in opposition, and oppugnant.

Example Sentences

The conflict escalated very quickly.

Their conflict remains unresolved today.

The conflict affected everyone involved.

Conflict often leads to compromise.