conflict's
Belonging to strife
Conflict's is the possessive form of conflict, indicating something belonging to or associated with a struggle or clash.
A conflict's origin may be traced to misunderstanding.
A conflict's resolution requires compromise from both sides.
The form also contracts conflict is or conflict has: The conflict's been going on for years.
Reasoned case or dispute
- disagreementAbsence of shared opinion
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- quarrelAngry verbal dispute
- tensionStretched or strained state
resentment · reconciliation · mediation · grudge · falling-out · confrontation · estrangement · misunderstanding
Story's central figure
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- climaxPoint of greatest intensity
- tensionStretched or strained state
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
stakes · resolution · plot · obstacle · adversary · showdown · villain · hero
Unequal distribution of resources
- oppressionUnjust exercise of power
- injusticeDenial of fair treatment
- classGrouping by shared traits
- systemicAffecting an entire structure
power · exploitation · marginalization · discrimination · resistance · reform · activism · protest
Forced choice between undesirables
- tornPulled into pieces
- ambivalenceConflicting emotions coexisting
- conscienceInternal moral sense
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
guilt · indecision · turmoil · wrestling · moral · doubt · anxiety · soul-searching
Military combat events
- casualtiesThose killed or wounded
- combatantsThose engaged in warfare
- ceasefireAgreed halt to fighting
- troopsMilitary personnel collectively
military · armistice · frontlines · soldiers · weapons · victory · defeat · territory
argument
Reasoned case or dispute
- disagreementAbsence of shared opinion
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- quarrelAngry verbal dispute
tension · resentment · reconciliation · mediation · grudge · falling-out · confrontation · estrangement · misunderstanding · feud
protagonist
Story's central figure
- antagonistOne who opposes another
- climaxPoint of greatest intensity
- tensionStretched or strained state
drama · stakes · resolution · plot · obstacle · adversary · showdown · villain · hero · struggle
inequality
Unequal distribution of resources
- oppressionUnjust exercise of power
- injusticeDenial of fair treatment
- classGrouping by shared traits
systemic · power · exploitation · marginalization · discrimination · resistance · reform · activism · protest · rights
dilemma
Forced choice between undesirables
- tornPulled into pieces
- ambivalenceConflicting emotions coexisting
- conscienceInternal moral sense
struggle · guilt · indecision · turmoil · wrestling · moral · doubt · anxiety · soul-searching · hesitation
battles
Military combat events
- casualtiesThose killed or wounded
- combatantsThose engaged in warfare
- ceasefireAgreed halt to fighting
troops · military · armistice · frontlines · soldiers · weapons · victory · defeat · territory · occupation
- conflict of interestCompromised impartiality from competing stakes
- ethical conflictCompeting duties or values
- inner conflictPsychological tension within oneself
- labor conflictWorkplace disagreement over conditions
- familial conflictStrife among relatives
- in conflictIn a state of opposition