Tra từ conflict - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

con·flict AW [conflict conflicts conflicted conflicting] noun, verb
noun BrE [ˈkɒnflɪkt] ; NAmE [ˈkɑːnflɪkt] countable, uncountable ~ (between A and B) | ~ (over sth)
1. a situation in which people, groups or countries are involved in a serious disagreement or argument
•a conflict between two cultures
• The violence was the result of political and ethnic conflicts.
• She found herself in conflict with her parents over her future career.
•John often comes into conflict with his boss.
•The government has done nothing to resolve the conflict over nurses' pay.
2. a violent situation or period of fighting between two countries
•armed/military conflict
• A conflict between the two countries could easily spread across the whole region.
3. a situation in which there are opposing ideas, opinions, feelings or wishes; a situation in which it is difficult to choose
• The story tells of a classic conflict between love and duty.
• Her diary was a record of her inner conflict.
•Many of these ideas appear to be in conflict with each other.

Word Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin conflict- ‘struck together, fought’, from the verb confligere, from con- ‘together’ + fligere ‘to strike’; the noun is via Latin conflictus ‘a contest’.

Thesaurus:
conflict noun
1. C, U (usually disapproving)
•a bitter conflict between management and unions
dispute • • controversy • • war • • disagreement • • argument • • difference • |formal dissent • • contention • |BrE, informal row • |usually approving debate •
conflict/dispute/controversy/war/disagreement/argument/difference/contention/row/debate about/over/between sb/sth
resolve a conflict/dispute/controversy/disagreement/sb's differences/debate
a conflict/dispute/controversy/disagreement/difference/debate arises
Conflict or dispute? A conflict is generally more serious than a dispute and often lasts a long time.
2. C, U
•Conflict between the groups has left more than 800 dead.
war • • fighting • • combat • • warfare • • battle • |especially journalism hostilities • • action •
(a) conflict/war/fighting/combat/warfare/battle/hostilities/action with/against/between sb/sth
(a) fierce/bloody conflict/fighting/combat/warfare/action
(a) conflict/war/fighting/hostilities breaks out/break out
3. C, U
•the conflict between love and duty
clash • • contradiction • |formal opposition • • collision •
Opp: harmony, Opp: agreement
a conflict/clash/collision with sb/sth
in conflict/contradiction/opposition
resolve a conflict/clash/contradiction

Collocations:
War and peace
Starting a war
declare/make/wage war (on sb/sth)
go to war (against/with sb)
cause/spark/provoke/foment/quell unrest
incite/lead/crush/suppress a revolt/rebellion
launch/mount/carry out a surprise/terrorist attack
prevent/halt/represent an escalation of the conflict
be torn apart by/be on the brink of civil war
enter/invade/occupy sb's territory
lead/launch/resist/repel an invasion
Military operations
adopt/develop/implement/pursue a military strategy
carry out/execute/perform military operations/manoeuvres/(especially US) maneuvers
send/deploy/station/pull back/withdraw troops
go on/fly/carry out a reconnaissance/rescue mission
train/equip/deploy army/military/combat units
lead/launch/conduct a raid/a surprise attack/an (air/airborne/amphibious) assault (on sb)
employ/use guerrilla tactics
conduct/wage biological/guerrilla warfare
fight/crush/defeat the rebels/the insurgency
suffer/inflict a crushing defeat
achieve/win a decisive victory
halt/stop the British/German/Russian advance
order/force a retreat
Fighting
join/serve in the army/navy/air force
be/go/remain/serve on active duty
serve/complete/return from a tour of duty
be sent to the front (line)
attack/strike/engage/defeat/kill/destroy the enemy
see/report/be engaged in heavy fighting
call for/be met with armed resistance
come under heavy/machine-gun/mortar fire
fire a machine-gun/mortar shells/rockets (at sb/sth)
shoot a rifle/a pistol/bullets/missiles
launch/fire a cruise/ballistic/anti-tank missile
use biological/chemical/nuclear weapons
inflict/suffer/sustain heavy losses/casualties
be hit/killed by enemy/friendly/artillery fire
become/be held as a prisoner of war
Civilians in war
harm/kill/target/protect innocent/unarmed civilians
cause/avoid/limit/minimize civilian casualties/collateral damage
impose/enforce/lift a curfew
engage in/be a victim of ethnic cleansing
be sent to an internment/a concentration camp
accept/house/resettle refugees fleeing from war
fear/threaten military/violent reprisals
commit/be accused of war crimes/crimes against humanity/genocide
Making peace
make/bring/win/achieve/maintain/promote peace
call for/negotiate/broker/declare a ceasefire/a temporary truce
sign a ceasefire agreement
call for/bring/put an end to hostilities
demand/negotiate/accept the surrender of sb/sth
establish/send (in) a peacekeeping force
negotiate/conclude/ratify/sign/accept/reject/break/violate a peace treaty

Example Bank:
•His work brought him into conflict with more conventional scientists.
•Our ability to mobilize large numbers of trained men in time of emergency could forestall future conflict,
•The UN are hoping to resolve the conflict quickly.
•The conflict arose from different ambitions within the team.
•The decision led to a bitter conflict between the management and unions.
•There is more to a successful relationship than simply managing conflict.
•They found themselves in conflict over the future of the company.
•They hid their feelings to avoid conflict.
•Thousands have been arrested in violent ethnic conflicts in the region.
•a conflict over ownership of the land
•a serious conflict of opinion
•conflicts between different ethnic groups
•in conflict with management
•in direct conflict with his wishes
•serious conflicts within the ruling party
•the conflict between science and religion
•the inherent conflict between the demands of farmers and wishes of environmentalists
•the inherent conflict between what farmers and environmentalists want
•the key to successful conflict management
•to end the conflict with France
•Conflict between the two groups has left more than 8 000 dead.
•Peace talks have failed to end the 6-year-old conflict.
•The government has done nothing to resolve the conflict over nurses' pay.
•There is often a conflict of interests between farmers and conservationists.
Idiom: ↑conflict of interest

verb BrE [kənˈflɪkt] ; NAmE [kənˈflɪkt] intransitive ~ (with sth)
if two ideas, beliefs, stories, etc. conflict, it is not possible for them to exist together or for them both to be true
Syn: ↑clash
•conflicting emotions/interests/loyalties
• These results conflict with earlier findings.
• Reports conflicted on how much of the aid was reaching the famine victims.
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin conflict- ‘struck together, fought’, from the verb confligere, from con- ‘together’ + fligere ‘to strike’; the noun is via Latin conflictus ‘a contest’.

Thesaurus:
conflict verb I
•These results conflict with earlier findings.
contradict • • be at odds • • go against sth • • contrast • • clash •
Opp: agree
conflict/be at odds/contrast/clash with sth
stories/versions conflict/contradict each other/are at odds
conflicting/contrasting opinions/personalities/emotions

Example Bank:
•Different doctors gave him conflicting advice.
•His opinions conflicted with mine.
•There have been conflicting reports about the size of the explosion.
•how to reconcile apparently conflicting goals
•potentially conflicting values
•the conflicting demands of work and home life
•He was torn between conflicting loyalties to family and work.