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

Having spent the early part of the QSI regime in conflict with UEFA over breaches of its financial fair play regulations, Al-Khelaifi now had one of the most powerful voices in European football’s corridors of power. —Oliver Kay, New York Times, 30 May 2025

Menjivar’s participation in multiple caucuses means she’s been in conflict with the governor on a number of fronts. —Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2025

Power notes that performance does not need to be in conflict with empathy. —Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025

The fact that Peter and Imogen are both in conflict with their parents sets them up neatly as a pair. —Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 21 May 2025

Rhymes for in conflict

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