conflict
/ˈkɒn.flɪkt/(noun)
AWL Sublist 5CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
A serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one; armed struggle; incompatibility between principles.
Key Academic Collocations
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conflictconflictingconflictedconflicts
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
disputestrifehostilityfrictiondiscord
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The bar chart illustrates the volume of international humanitarian aid directed to regions impacted by armed conflict from 2000 to 2018."
"Elected representatives must declare personal financial investments to avoid any perceived or actual conflict of interest."
"Urban planners frequently face conflicting priorities when balancing affordable housing development against wetland biodiversity conservation."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Noun pronunciation is /ˈkɒn.flɪkt/ (stress on first syllable); verb is /kənˈflɪkt/ (stress on second).