contrast vs conflict

conflict vs contrast

contrast and conflict both are nouns.

contrast and conflict both are verbs.

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

As verbs, conflict is a hyponym of contrast; that is, conflict is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than contrast:

contrast: to show differences when compared; be different
conflict: be in conflict

Other hyponyms of contrast include counterbalance, oppose, foil.

contrast (noun)	conflict (noun)
the act of distinguishing by comparing differences	an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)	a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors	an incompatibility of dates or events
a conceptual separation or distinction	a disagreement or argument about something important
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared	opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings
	opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot)
	a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests

contrast (verb)	conflict (verb)
put in opposition to show or emphasize differences	go against, as of rules and laws
to show differences when compared; be different	be in conflict

Difference between contrast and conflict

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