disputation vs conflict

conflict vs disputation

disputation and conflict both are nouns.

disputation is not a verb while conflict is a verb.

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

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

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

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

disputation (noun)	conflict (noun)
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)	an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement	a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
	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

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

Difference between disputation and conflict

Words related to "conflict"

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