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

While the region is engulfed in conflict, the market is showing itself to be immune to the impact of it. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026

After peaceful demonstrations were put down with lethal force, many opponents of military rule took up arms, and large parts of the country are embroiled in conflict. — Grant Peck, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The conversations with an outside investment group to acquire a 20 per cent stake in FIFA’s commercial and event operations may also have proven to be in conflict. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Once again, the United States is in conflict with a Middle Eastern country under an administration that is misusing its power. — David Harris, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in conflict

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