conflict vs argument
argument vs conflictconflict and argument both are nouns.
conflict is a verb but argument is not a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| conflict | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| argument | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
argument is a hyponym of
conflict; that is, argument is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
conflict:
- conflict: a disagreement or argument about something important
- argument: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Other hyponyms of conflict include
collision, arguing, contention, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation, tilt, gap, dustup, quarrel, row, run-in, words, wrangle.
| conflict (noun) | argument (noun) |
|---|---|
| an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals) | a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value determines the dependent variable; if f(x)=y, x is the independent variable |
| a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war | a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning |
| an incompatibility of dates or events | a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal |
| a disagreement or argument about something important | a summary of the subject or plot of a literary work or play or movie |
| opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings | a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true |
| opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot) | a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement |
| a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests | (computer science) a reference or value that is passed to a function, procedure, subroutine, command, or program |
| conflict (verb) | argument (verb) |
|---|---|
| go against, as of rules and laws | |
| be in conflict |
Words related to "conflict"
- Armageddon
- Battle of Britain
- Drogheda
- action
- ambivalence
- ambivalency
- arguing
- argument
- armed combat
- armed forces
- armed services
- assault
- battle
- breach
- break
- clash
- class struggle
- class war
- class warfare
- collide
- collision
- combat
- contention
- contestation
- contrast
- contravene
- controversy
- counterinsurgency
- counterpoint
- difference
- difference of opinion
- disagreement
- disceptation
- disputation
- dispute
- dissension
- dissonance
- dogfight
- dustup
- engagement
- feud
- fight
- fighting
- friction
- gap
- go against
- group action
- incompatibility
- infract
- infringe
- insurrection
- jar
- military
- military action
- military machine
- naval battle
- offend
- oppositeness
- opposition
- pacification
- pitched battle
- quarrel
- rebellion
- revolt
- rising
- row
- run afoul
- run-in
- scrap
- state
- strife
- struggle
- tilt
- transgress
- tug-of-war
- turf war
- uprising
- violate
- war
- war machine
- warfare
- words
- wrangle
Words related to "argument"
- abstract thought
- address
- adducing
- argle-bargle
- argue
- arguing
- argumentation
- argy-bargy
- case
- casuistry
- clincher
- computer address
- computer science
- computing
- con
- conflict
- contention
- contestation
- controversy
- counterargument
- debate
- determiner
- determining factor
- difference
- difference of opinion
- disceptation
- discussion
- disputation
- dispute
- evidence
- fight
- firestorm
- give-and-take
- last word
- line
- line of inquiry
- line of questioning
- line of reasoning
- literary argument
- logical argument
- logical thinking
- logomachy
- parameter
- polemic
- policy
- pro
- proof
- reasoning
- reference
- sparring
- specious argument
- statement
- sum-up
- summary
- tilt
- value
- variable
- variable quantity
- word
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