Conflict Synonyms

104 conflict synonyms include dispute, quarrel, squabble, disagreement, difference of opinion, dissension, discord, friction, strife, and antagonism. Conflict is a noun, and its antonyms are agreement and peace. Here are some additional synonyms for "conflict" with example sentences.

Another word for Conflict

104 other ways to say conflict.

1. dispute

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

  • warring  
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  • warfare  
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  • war
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  • strife  
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  • set-to  
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  • scrap  
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  • rencounter  
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  • military action  
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  • hostilities  
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  • fighting  
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  • fight
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  • engagement  
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  • encounter  
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  • combat
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  • campaign
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  • battle  
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  • armed conflict  
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  • action
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  • (armed) struggle  
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  • (armed) confrontation  
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  • (armed) clash  
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3. clash

  • variance  
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  • opposition
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  • mismatch  
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  • lack of congruence  
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  • inconsistency  
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  • incongruity  
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  • incompatibility  
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  • friction  
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  • divided loyalties  
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  • divergence  
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  • discrepancy
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  • difference
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  • contradiction  
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  • clash  
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4. be incompatible

  • varying  
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  • vary
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  • oppugnant  
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  • opposite
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  • opposing  
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  • opposed  
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  • irreconcilable  
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  • in opposition  
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  • inconsistent
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  • incongruous  
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  • incompatible  
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  • divergent  
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  • diverge  
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  • discrepant  
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  • discordant  
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  • disagreeing  
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  • disagree  
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  • differing  
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  • different
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  • differ  
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  • contrasting  
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  • contrast
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  • contrary
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  • contradictory  
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  • come into conflict  
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  • collide  
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  • clashing  
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  • clash  
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  • be in opposition  
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  • be inconsistent  
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  • be incongruous  
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  • be in conflict  
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  • be incompatible  
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  • be at variance  
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  • be at odds  
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  • at variance  
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  • at odds  
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  • antithetical  
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Use conflict in a Sentence

As the conflict dragged on, the strain on diplomatic relations grew even more intense.

conflict often leads to compromise.

His actions caused unnecessary conflict today.

Miscommunication often causes unnecessary conflict.

Oppression leads to resistance and conflict.

Reprisal attacks escalated the conflict.

She has chosen peace over conflict.

The conflict escalated very quickly.

We choose peace over conflict.