CONFLICTION Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

confliction

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Definition of confliction

as in conflict

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Noun

The more than five-month-old conflict, which was already expanding beyond its main fronts, has embroiled further countries in the Middle East in recent days, notably the likes of Iraq and Egypt.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
As Tehran and Washington issue mixed messages, the status of the strait remains at the core of the conflict.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of conflict

Noun

The dissonance is reflected in the gap between the confident pronouncements of Chinese leaders — aimed at an international audience — and their domestic anxieties.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
Behind him, band co-founder Paul Leary, bent over his electric guitar, is going for maximum dissonance.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 20 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
But mounting turmoil and discord have been a part of this transformative period that has featured a landmark collective bargaining agreement, league expansion and skyrocketing player recognition.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

Definition of discord

Noun

O’Donnell and Hasselbeck again publicly sparred over social media after the former replied to a question about their 2007 clash on the Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel podcast.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
Pelley was fired after a clash with new 60 Minutes executive producer Nick Bilton.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of clash

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Although no one observed the actual collision, a telescope in Chile spotted what astronomers have identified as the debris plume resulting from the crash.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026
The even bigger problem, Hilsenrath says, is a collision taking shape with the Treasury and the Fed.

— Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of collision

Noun

As Crowley sprinted across the state to capture undecided voters, Hong was batting down controversies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
But controversies tied to the people around him — most recently antisemitic and white nationalist social media posts by his son-in-law — have dogged him throughout his campaign.

— Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of controversy

Noun

Rezaei accused Washington of violating the memorandum of understanding and launching attacks without first referring the issue to the dispute resolution committee.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
The latest dispute in House centers on whether the College Sports Commission has the authority to review NIL agreements involving multimedia rights companies.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of dispute

Noun

The judges eventually discuss the clothes — but there, too, things get dramatic, with a lot of disagreement between Law and the other judges.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
Although proposals for a memorial had emerged shortly after Lincoln’s assassination in 1865, decades of political disagreement over its design, location and purpose had delayed construction.

— Jennifer Tucker, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of disagreement

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