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

As attacks escalate between Ethiopia and Tigrayan rebels, intersecting wars could deepen instability across regions already mired in conflict. — Rael Ombuor, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2026

The singularity and relatedness of a thing are not in conflict but are mutually entwined. — Barry Schwabsky, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

The next administration might similarly feel that it is locked in conflict with Iran and thus press ahead. — Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026

These two forces—students using AI to their detriment and colleges using it to their benefit—might seem to be in conflict. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for in conflict

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