CONFLICT VOCABULARY

Discord: Disagreement or lack of harmony.

Sentence: The persistent discord between the two departments hindered any real progress on the project.

Contention: Heated disagreement or a struggle.

Sentence: The ownership of the disputed land became a major point of contention between the neighboring families.

Strife: Bitter and sometimes violent conflict or dissension.

Sentence: The nation was torn apart by years of political strife and civil unrest.

Tussle: A vigorous struggle or fight, typically a brief or mild one.

Sentence: There was a brief tussle for the microphone before the speaker finally gained control.

Feud: A prolonged and bitter quarrel or hostility, typically between families or clans.

Sentence: The long-standing feud between the Montagues and Capulets forms the tragic backdrop of Shakespeare’s play.

Skirmish: A brief episode of fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or groups.

Sentence: The border guards engaged in a minor skirmish with smugglers attempting to cross the boundary.

Confrontation: A hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.

Sentence: She tried to avoid a direct confrontation with her manager about the unfair workload.

Antagonism: Active hostility or opposition.

Sentence: There was a palpable sense of antagonism in the room as the two rivals faced each other.

Rivalry: Competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field.

Sentence: The intense rivalry between the two football teams always resulted in fiercely contested matches.

Dispute: A disagreement or argument, often involving legal or formal processes.

Sentence: The company is currently involved in a legal dispute with its former supplier.