̘. ̈n.ˈkɔnflɪkt n. & v. --n. 1 a a
state of
opposition or hostilities. b a
fight or
struggle. 2 (often foll. by of) a
the clashing of opposed principles etc. b an
instance of
this. 3 Psychol. a the opposition of
incompatible wishes or
needs in a
person. b an instance of this. c the
distress resulting
from this. --v.intr. 1
clash; be incompatible. 2 (often foll. by with) struggle or
contend. 3 (as conflicting adj.)
contradictory. øin conflict conflicting. øøconfliction n. conflictual adj. [ME f. L confligere conflict(as
com-, fligere strike)]