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Noun

A prolonged armed struggle

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one

A serious incompatibility between two or more opinions, principles, interests or objects

A state of (typically public) dissatisfaction, disturbance, or agitation

Hostile or unfriendly disposition

A state of uncertainty or indecisiveness

A dangerous situation

A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true

The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with

A period during which a war is in progress in a particular place

The fact of corresponding in nature or in time of occurrence

A mental or emotional conflict or struggle

Mental or emotional strain

A contradiction or denial of something

An assembly of people for a particular purpose, especially for formal discussion

To differ strikingly or to be an unsuitable match

(of a schedule) To overlap with

To engage in hostilities or an altercation

To obstruct or get in the way of an operation or process

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A prolonged armed struggle

difference of opinion

keeping up with the Joneses

furore^UK

furor^US

meeting for satisfaction of honour

clamor^US

clamour^UK

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“The council has met to discuss ways of preventing a military conflict between the two nations.”

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A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one

difference of opinion

quarrelling^UK

quarreling^US

irreconcilable difference

dialogue^UK

question-and-answer method

dialog^US

scepticism^UK

skepticism^US

unwillingness to accept

disinclination to accept

refusal to accept

lack of enthusiasm for

disloyalty

prevention

defence^UK

defense^US

incitement to rebellion

fomentation of discontent

throwing of the gauntlet

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“There remained yet an unresolved conflict between the brothers with regards to the family's estate.”

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A serious incompatibility between two or more opinions, principles, interests or objects

difference of opinion

irreconcilable difference

contradiction in terms

wide area of difference

departure from the norm

alternate train of thought

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“The conflict between his tracksuit pants and cowboy boots was rather apparent.”

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A state of (typically public) dissatisfaction, disturbance, or agitation

furore^UK

furor^US

alarums and excursions

clamour^UK

clamor^US

clangour^UK

clangor^US

all hell broken loose

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Hostile or unfriendly disposition

rancor^US

rancour^UK

offense^US

offence^UK

disfavour^UK

disfavor^US

furor^US

furore^UK

chip on your shoulder

defence^UK

defense^US

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A state of uncertainty or indecisiveness

temporizing^US

temporising^UK

skepticism^US

scepticism^UK

cavilling^UK

caviling^US

kicking the can down the road

lack of self-confidence

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Noun

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A dangerous situation

unfortunate situation

pretty kettle of fish

problematic situation

rigor^US

rigour^UK

monkey wrench in the works

damned if you do, damned if you don't

troublesome situation

embarrassing situation

hot seat

embarrassing problem

between a rock and a hard place

complicated situation

a difficult situation

worst possible outcome

worst that could happen

damned if one does and damned if one doesn't

labor^US

labour^UK

unforeseen circumstances

scepticism^UK

skepticism^US

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A seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true

Noun

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The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with

sticking one's oar in

acting as an intermediary

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Noun

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A period during which a war is in progress in a particular place

Noun

The fact of corresponding in nature or in time of occurrence

Noun

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A mental or emotional conflict or struggle

labor^US

labour^UK

endeavour^UK

endeavor^US

heavy labor^US

hard mountain to climb

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Noun

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Mental or emotional strain

butterflies in the stomach

furore^UK

furor^US

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A contradiction or denial of something

cancelation^US

disfavor^US

disfavour^UK

refusal to acknowledge

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Noun

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An assembly of people for a particular purpose, especially for formal discussion

bevy^US

bevvy^UK

dialog^US

dialogue^UK

council of representatives

theater^US

theatre^UK

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To differ strikingly or to be an unsuitable match

be of a different opinion

have a different opinion

be at each other's throats

stick out like a sore thumb

fly in the face each other

not look like

bear no resemblance

not be alike

go against each other

stand apart

show contrast

sing a different tune

be distinguishable

be distinguished

lack resemblance

depart from each other

deviate from each other

be of a different mind

be at sixes and sevens

let someone have it

take issue with

contradict each other

go at it hammer and tongs

have a fight

have a misunderstanding

fight like cat and dog

have a difference of opinion

balk^US

baulk^UK

express disagreement with

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“He held firm opinions which would sometimes conflict with mine.”

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(of a schedule) To overlap with

“The meeting you have scheduled will conflict with another appointment that I have.”

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To engage in hostilities or an altercation

engage in hostilities

be at each other's throats

match yourself against

take the field against

fight like cat and dog

fight like Kilkenny cats

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“The rival gangs would regularly conflict with each other.”

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To obstruct or get in the way of an operation or process

baulk^UK

balk^US

throw a spanner in the works

throw a monkey wrench in the works of

neutralize^US

queer someone's pitch

throw a spoke in the wheel of

neutralise^UK

cramp someone's style

put a spoke in someone's wheel

throw monkey wrench in

bring to screeching halt

put at a disadvantage

escape

bypass

place at a disadvantage

beat someone to the draw

beat someone to the punch

lay on the table

keep a tight rein on

bring to a standstill

put on the back burner

throw a monkey wrench in the works

prevent from making progress

ostracize^US

put out of commission

not allow to go beyond

keep within the limits of

ostracise^UK

temporise^UK

temporize^US

make it impossible for

make it impracticable for

take wind out of sails

throw a monkey wrench into

come to a standstill

act like a wet blanket

gaol^UK

jail^US

give a disadvantage to

put in an unfavourable position

treat unfavourably

tell against

inflict a handicap on

monopolize^US

kick the can down the road

employ delaying tactics

monopolise^UK

criminalize^US

criminalise^UK

give the red light to

give the thumbs down to

spike someone's guns

yoke

take the wind out of your sails

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