Conflict

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin conflictus act of striking together, from confligere to strike together, from com- + fligere to strike — more at profligate

• Date: 15th century

Definitions

1 : fight, battle, war <an armed conflict> 2 a : competitive or opposing action of incompatibles : antagonistic state or action (as of divergent ideas, interests, or persons)

b : mental struggle resulting from incompatible or opposing needs, drives, wishes, or external or internal demands

3 : the opposition of persons or forces that gives rise to the dramatic action in a drama or fiction

Synonyms

Discord