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

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

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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

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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

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This initiative aims to significantly reduce the state's high rate of wildlife-vehicle collisions, which ranks fifth nationally and contributes to the nation's highest auto insurance claims.

— Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Officers with the Olathe Police Department were called to the area of West 159th Street and South Lone Elm Road upon reports of a head-on collision between a white SUV and a dump truck, according to a news release from Sgt.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of collision

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The next few items on Takaichi’s agenda – the anti-espionage law and the foreign intelligence service – will likely court even more controversy.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Ancelotti selected the former Barcelona winger for the tournament despite controversy over his fitness and form, having only made 15 appearances for Santos before the World Cup this year.

— Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of controversy

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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

Identify the last three high-pressure moments whether that be a hard conversation, a strategic disagreement, a crisis call.

— Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Health insurers and hospitals tend to keep their contracts confidential, but, judging from each party’s previous comments, disagreements over reimbursement rates were a key issue throughout the negotiations.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of disagreement

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