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

The reality of those two experiences are not in conflict. —Rachel Barber, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026

Unfortunately, tit's a problem that's becoming all too common in conflict zones. —David Szondy february 15, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026

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

Rhymes for in conflict

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