conflict

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a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible feelings
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
be in conflict
go against, as of rules and laws
A striking or dashing together
A strife for the mastery
To strike or dash together
To maintain a conflict
To be in opposition

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