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conflict

[/ˈkɒnflɪkt/ (noun), /kənˈflɪkt/ (verb)]
noun/verbmasculinepl: conflicts / N/A
conflito
1. a serious disagreement or argument between two parties
There was a conflict between the two departments over budget allocation.
Houve um conflito entre os dois departamentos sobre a alocação do orçamento.
2. a state of opposition or disagreement
The conflict between tradition and modernity is evident in the film.
O conflito entre tradição e modernidade é evidente no filme.
3. a war or battle
The armed conflict lasted for five years.
O conflito armado durou cinco anos.
4. (verb) to be in disagreement or opposition
His personal beliefs conflict with company policy.
Suas crenças pessoais conflitam com a política da empresa.
NYC Slang
beef (informal disagreement), drama (dramatic conflict)
Synonyms
disputedisagreementquarrelclashconfrontationstruggle
Antonyms
agreementharmonypeaceaccord

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conflito
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
conflito / briga
briga used colloquially for minor conflicts
São Paulo
conflito
standard formal usage
Portugal
conflito
standard usage, also 'contenda' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

conflict of interest - conflito de interesses
resolve a conflict - resolver um conflito
in conflict with - em conflito com
armed conflict - conflito armado
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