CONFLICTION Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

confliction

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Definition of confliction

as in conflict

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Noun

Soon afterward, the antagonism between Nusra and ISIS spiralled into open conflict.

— Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
To further lessen the risk of future conflict, Washington should also work with its partners to reduce the world’s vulnerability to disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

— Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of conflict

Noun

Despite not being produced by instruments as such, the sequences Stanton found playing in his ears were strangely musical; their arrangement, through its patterning, the dynamism of its counterpoint and dissonance, almost symphonic.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
As a statement of purpose, its dissonances, transformations, and ultimate balance are just about perfect.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of dissonance

Noun

If the histrionics coming out of Washington are any indication, the discord won’t abate soon.

— Chris Park, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Since France's July 2024 snap election delivered no parliamentary majority, budget disputes have sparked political discord, with two administrations being ousted in no-confidence votes.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of discord

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The social media clash also comes as El-Sayed faces criticism over his responses to questions about Iran’s regime and Islamist organizations.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
In a clash of the top two teams in FIFA’s rankings, played before a sellout crowd of 19,220, the visitors left the home side shell-shocked with two spectacular strikes.

— Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of clash

Noun

Diesel prices have skyrocketed due to a collision of events, including the difficulty of getting oil out of the Middle East since the start of the Iran war, which has raised the price of all oil products.

— Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
That collision is ultimately the defining moment of the work.

— Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of collision

Noun

The subject was not about his arrest, nor the resulting controversy consuming the Wolverine’s football program.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026
The homecoming reignited controversy over conditions endured during the unusually long deployment and reports of multiple sailors attempting suicide.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of controversy

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Several other important artifacts of Mexica origin that have been part of repatriation disputes are also currently housed at the Weltmuseum.

— News Desk, Artforum, 12 Oct. 2026
The dispute emerged as a rare point of overt contention in last week’s bankruptcy hearing, which was dominated by the news that golfer Jon Rahm would be parting ways with the LIV Golf.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of dispute

Noun

Gowanus Green, as shown in this rendering, is planned to be 100 percent affordable, but construction stalled due to disagreements over cleanup standards.

— Kim Velsey, Curbed, 9 Oct. 2026
Despite the deep divide on governance, and disagreements on governance in Bangladesh, the 300-signatory milestone demonstrates that international brands remain committed to the Accord’s core principle.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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