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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of conflict form-of, plural

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of conflict form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

battleantagonismclashingcollisioncombatcontest

Example

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"The conflicts among leaders resulted in unhealthy sectionalism."

Editorial Guides For "conflicts"

De-escalation Language for Difficult Conversations

Use wording that lowers tension while preserving boundaries and forward progress.

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