conflicts

Noun

• an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); --Thomas Paine
• opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings
• a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
• a state of opposition between persons or ideas or interests
• an incompatibility of dates or events
• opposition in a work of drama or fiction between characters or forces (especially an opposition that motivates the development of the plot)
• a disagreement or argument about something important
• plural of conflict

Verb

• be in conflict
• go against, as of rules and laws
  • "This behavior conflicts with our rules"
• third-person singular simple present indicative of conflict

Synonyms

battle, conflict, contravene, difference, difference of opinion, dispute, engagement, fight, infringe, run afoul, struggle