CONFLICTION Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

confliction

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Definition of confliction

as in conflict

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Noun

The Iranian military fired six missiles on Jordan today, according to the Jordan Armed Forces, as the regional conflict expands.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Lario stressed that hunger and conflict often reinforce one another, creating a cycle that is difficult to break without greater stability.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Definition of conflict

Noun

Behind him, band co-founder Paul Leary, bent over his electric guitar, is going for maximum dissonance.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 July 2026
The first sequence plays out with breathtaking suspense, the second with wrenching tragedy; the difference is calibrated by the composer Ludwig Göransson, whose score pulses with mournful dissonance and martial fury.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of dissonance

Noun

Meena said his contract was terminated prematurely, a dispute highlighting internal discord.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
In a year where everything Skubal does has been fair game for discussion and discord, the barbs surrounding the WBC still have not faded.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of discord

Noun

The potential path is long and demanding, starting with the visit of Pyunik on Wednesday evening for a first qualifying round clash that will see the winners take on either Northern Ireland’s Glentoran or Latvian side Riga.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 21 July 2026
As part of these clashes, Israel twice launched significant air strikes on Iran—the second time ravaging Iran’s air defenses.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of clash

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The violent collision has reignited concerns about e-bikes and pedestrian safety, particularly in the iconic Manhattan park.

— Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
The coverage offered by a credit card likely only covers a collision damage waiver (CDW) that reimburses you for damage or theft of a rental vehicle.

— Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Definition of collision

Noun

Opera Carolina has another new leader heading into its 77th season, as one of the oldest arts groups in Charlotte attempts to stabilize itself following two years of executive turnover and internal controversy.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
For the institution, the calculation is whether keeping the remote possibility of reinstatement alive is worth keeping the controversy alive as well.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of controversy

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Former Defense Secretary John Healey, who resigned last month over a military spending dispute, was appointed as the UK’s new finance minister, known as Chancellor of the Exchequer.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Authorities had not said how many weapons were fired or publicly detailed what started the dispute.

— Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of dispute

Noun

Over the past six months, Fedorov and Syrsky frequently took their complaints about each other to the arbiter in their disagreements, President Volodymyr Zelensky.

— Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
If there is any disagreement between law enforcement and the board, the Director of Police Accountability can choose to appeal the decision to the city manager, who has the final say, according to city policy.

— Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Definition of disagreement

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