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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 seemingly absurd or contradictory proposition that may prove to be true

The state or fact of things occurring together or simultaneously

A state of uncertainty or indecisiveness

A dangerous situation

The action of interfering or the process of being interfered with

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

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 or run in parallel with

To engage in hostilities or an altercation

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

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Noun

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A prolonged armed struggle

difference of opinion

keeping up with the Joneses

furore^UK

meeting for satisfaction of honour

furor^US

clamour^UK

clamor^US

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

Noun

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A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one

difference of opinion

quarrelling^UK

quarreling^US

irreconcilable difference

dialog^US

dialogue^UK

question-and-answer method

scepticism^UK

skepticism^US

incitement to rebellion

fomentation of discontent

civil disorder

unwillingness to accept

disinclination to accept

refusal to accept

lack of enthusiasm for

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

contradiction in terms

disunion

polarisation^UK

polarization^US

irreconcilable difference

specialty^US

speciality^UK

wide area of difference

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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

furor^US

furore^UK

clamour^UK

clamor^US

alarums and excursions

all hell broken loose

all hell breaking loose

clangour^UK

clangor^US

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Hostile or unfriendly disposition

rancor^US

rancour^UK

offence^UK

offense^US

disfavour^UK

disfavor^US

furor^US

furore^UK

chip on your shoulder

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Noun

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A seemingly absurd or contradictory proposition that may prove to be true

Noun

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The state or fact of things occurring together or simultaneously

Noun

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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

complicated situation

monkey wrench in the works

damned if you do, damned if you don't

troublesome situation

unpredictable situation

embarrassing situation

embarrassing problem

between a rock and a hard place

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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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

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

labor^US

labour^UK

trials and tribulations

endeavor^US

endeavour^UK

unwanted responsibility

accountability

chain

millstone round one's neck

rigor^US

rigour^UK

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Noun

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A contradiction or denial of something

cancelation^US

refusal to acknowledge

casting off

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Noun

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

council of representatives

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Verb

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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.”

Verb

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(of a schedule) To overlap or run in parallel 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

fight like Kilkenny cats

be at each other's throats

go at it hammer and tongs

pitch oneself against

go up against in contest

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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

put a spoke in someone's wheel

cramp someone's style

throw monkey wrench in

bring to screeching halt

bring to a standstill

put at a disadvantage

place at a disadvantage

beat someone to the draw

beat someone to the punch

throw a monkey wrench in the works

prevent from making progress

ostracize^US

put out of commission

destabilize^US

make it impossible for

make it impracticable for

demoralize^US

ostracise^UK

take wind out of sails

cause setback

not allow to go beyond

keep within the limits of

demoralise^UK

destabilise^UK

throw a monkey wrench into

gaol^UK

jail^US

immobilize^US

act like a wet blanket

give a disadvantage to

be unfair to

put in an unfavourable position

treat unfavourably

tell against

inflict a handicap on

immobilise^UK

monopolize^US

monopolise^UK

bring someone to their knees

put on the back burner

take the wind out of your sails

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