argument vs conflict

conflict vs argument

argument and conflict both are nouns.

argument is not a verb while conflict is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
argument	Yes	No	No	No
conflict	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, conflict is a hypernym of argument; that is, conflict is a word with a broader meaning than argument:

argument: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
conflict: a disagreement or argument about something important

Other hypernyms of argument include difference, difference of opinion, dispute.

argument (noun)	conflict (noun)
a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable	an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning	a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal	an incompatibility of dates or events
a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie	a disagreement or argument about something important
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true	opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement	opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot)
(computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program	a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests

argument (verb)	conflict (verb)
	go against, as of rules and laws
	be in conflict

Difference between argument and conflict

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