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conflict

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/ˈkɒnflɪkt/ · con-flict

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

Meanings

nounformal

A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.

ایک سنگین اختلاف یا جھگڑا، جو عام طور پر طویل المدت ہوتا ہے۔

تنازع

tanaza'

Synonyms

disputefightclashتنازعجھگڑااختلاف

Antonyms

agreementharmonypeaceاتفاقہم آہنگیسکون

Common Collocations

  • armed conflict
  • conflict resolution
  • conflict of interest

Example Sentences

The conflict between the two countries has lasted for decades.

دونوں ممالک کے درمیان تنازعہ کئی دہائیوں سے جاری ہے۔

Dono mamalik ke darmiyan tanaza' kai dahaiyon se jari hai.

There was a conflict of interest in the decision-making process.

فیصلہ سازی کے عمل میں مفادات کا تنازعہ تھا۔

Faisla sazi ke amal mein mafadat ka tanaza' tha.

He resolved the conflict through mediation.

اس نے ثالثی کے ذریعے تنازعہ کا حل نکالا۔

Us ne taliqi ke zariye tanaza' ka hal nikala.

Easily Confused With

dispute:A dispute is typically a disagreement about specific terms, while conflict can refer to broader disagreements.
struggle:Struggle usually refers to a fight for something specific, whereas conflict can be more abstract, involving emotional or ideological differences.
verbformal

To be in opposition or disagreement.

مخالفت یا اختلاف میں ہونا۔

تنازع کرنا

tanaza' karna

Synonyms

opposedisagreeclashمخالفت کرنااختلاف کرناجھگڑنا

Antonyms

agreeconcurcooperateاتفاق کرناہم آہنگ ہونا تعاون کرنا

Common Collocations

  • conflict with
  • conflict over
  • conflicting priorities

Example Sentences

Their interests conflict with our objectives.

ان کے مفادات ہمارے مقاصد سے متصادم ہیں۔

Un ke mafadat hamare maqasid se mutazad hain.

The events in the story conflict with the historical facts.

کہانی میں واقعات تاریخی حقائق کے ساتھ متصادم ہیں۔

Kahani mein waqi'at tarihi haqaiq ke sath mutazad hain.

His beliefs conflict with his actions.

اس کے عقائد اس کے اعمال سے متصادم ہیں۔

Us ke aqaid us ke aamal se mutazad hain.

Easily Confused With

clash:Clash often implies a more violent disagreement, whereas conflict can also refer to ideological differences.
difference:A difference is a broader term that can refer to any distinction, while a conflict usually implies a disagreement.

Word Family

conflicting
adjectiveمتضاد
conflictual
adjectiveتنازعی
conflict resolution
nounتنازع کا حل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'conflict' as two things clashing against each other.

Imagine two opposing forces battling in a storm.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تھرے جو تند ہو چلے، ہم تو غور کے متلاشی ہیں۔

Thray jo tand ho chalay, ham to ghour ke mutlaashi hain.

While the winds may become fierce, we seek deliberation.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جہاں دو ہیں، وہاں جھگڑا ہے۔

Jahan do hain, wahan jhagra hai.

Where there are two, there is conflict.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "conflictus" — a striking together, quarrel

First known use: 14th century

The word 'conflict' comes from the Latin word 'conflictus', which means 'to strike together'. Over time, it has evolved in English to represent struggles or disagreements, both in personal and social contexts.