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

And the patchwork of regulated markets across 40 states that allow medical sales and 25 that permit recreational sales will still be in conflict with federal law. —Will Yakowicz, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026

Sayer said her background is in international human response in conflict zones, like in Yemen, Haiti, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine. —Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 24 Jan. 2026

Some have raised concerns that the charter gives a broad mandate to the board that could rival the United Nations Security Council in conflict mediation around the world, not just in Gaza. —Jared Gans, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2026

Accurso is a children’s rights advocate who has raised more than $1 million for organizations supporting children in conflict zones including Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan. —Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for in conflict

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