in conflict

idiom

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

Fishman and Redford first became obsessed with online videos of people in conflict, and Harrison’s brother Sam started sharing neighbor-to-neighbor fight videos from around the country. —Peter White, Deadline, 12 Feb. 2026

The Gators are well-rested and do enough different things well to put the Aggies in conflict. —Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026

Just last week, Philip Glass pulled a work commissioned by the National Symphony, saying Trump’s posture toward the arts was in conflict with his intentions behind a work paying tribute to Abraham Lincoln. —Philip Elliott, Time, 3 Feb. 2026

These advances can be leveraged for defense as well, and can create a force multiplier in conflict environments. —Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for in conflict

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