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strife vs conflict

conflict vs strife

strife and conflict both are nouns.

strife is not a verb while conflict is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strife Yes No No No
conflict Yes No Yes No
As nouns, conflict is a hypernym of strife; that is, conflict is a word with a broader meaning than strife:
  • strife: bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension
  • conflict: an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
Other hypernyms of strife include battle, struggle.
strife (noun) conflict (noun)
bitter conflict; heated often violent dissension an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
lack of agreement or harmony 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
strife (verb) conflict (verb)
go against, as of rules and laws
be in conflict
Difference between strife and conflict

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