Conflict

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. A striking or dashing together; violent collision; as, a conflict of elements or waves.

2. A strife for the mastery; hostile contest; battle; struggle; fighting.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

1. To strike or dash together; to meet in violent collision; to collide. Shak.

2. To maintain a conflict; to contend; to engage in strife or opposition; to struggle.

3. To be in opposition; to be contradictory.