Definition of "Conflict" :

noun: a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

noun: an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

"The harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph."

noun: an incompatibility of dates or events

"He noticed a conflict in the dates of the two meetings."

noun: a disagreement or argument about something important

"The familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats."

noun: opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings

"He was immobilized by conflict and indecision."

noun: opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot)

"This form of conflict is essential to Mann's writing."

noun: a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests

"His conflict of interest made him ineligible for the post."

verb: go against, as of rules and laws

"This behavior conflicts with our rules."

verb: be in conflict

"The two proposals conflict!."