in conflict

phrase

1

: different in a way that prevents agreement

They're in conflict over which car to buy.

—usually + with

The law is in conflict with the state's constitution.

Her ideas were in direct conflict with those of her professor.

2

: in a struggle for power, property, etc.

The two clans were in constant conflict (with one another).

Examples of in conflict in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Vatican said the consecrations, carried out without the pope’s approval and therefore in conflict with Catholic law, constituted a schismatic act that severed the society’s communion with Rome. — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

America, the world’s oldest, continuous, modern democracy, will soon celebrate its 250th birthday—mired in conflict and piloted by a belligerent and mercurial nationalist. — Dominic Erdozain, Time, 3 July 2026

Families can explore galleries that explain how supplies moved through Pittsburgh to support the Continental Army, how diplomacy unfolded with Native nations, and how everyday people navigated a world in conflict. — Usa Today, USA Today, 1 July 2026

His theories have won praise in UFO circles but often put him in conflict with academic peers. — CBS News, 1 July 2026

Rhymes for in conflict

• contradict
• derelict
• interdict
• addict
• afflict
• constrict
• delict
• depict
• evict
• handpicked
• inflict
• predict