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disagreement vs conflict

conflict vs disagreement

disagreement and conflict both are nouns.

disagreement is not a verb while conflict is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disagreement Yes No No No
conflict Yes No Yes No
As nouns, conflict is a hyponym of disagreement; that is, conflict is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disagreement:
  • disagreement: the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing
  • conflict: a disagreement or argument about something important
As nouns, conflict is a hypernym of disagreement; that is, conflict is a word with a broader meaning than disagreement:
  • disagreement: a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters
  • conflict: a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests
disagreement (noun) conflict (noun)
a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
a conflict of people's opinions or actions or characters an incompatibility of dates or events
a disagreement or argument about something important
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
disagreement (verb) conflict (verb)
go against, as of rules and laws
be in conflict
Difference between disagreement and conflict

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