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Synonyms for conflict

Two senses of conflict live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 2, Treeline · 2 senses · noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 2, TreelineActions

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

battle

Same sentence, swapped: The harder the battle, the more glorious the triumph.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for conflict as it is used in the sentence above.

difference
alliance
gathering

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 2, TreelineCommunication

a disagreement or argument about something important

The familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

difference

Same sentence, swapped: The familiar difference between Republicans and Democrats.

Close but different

showdown
hate
kick

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closurenounclosingtermination of operationsTreelineHas a reason line collarnouncatchthe act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)Treeline2 sensesHas a reason line constitutionnounformationthe act of forming or establishing somethingTreelineHas a reason line shownounappearancepretending that something is the case in order to make a good impressionFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line sillyadjectiveridiculousinspiring scornful pityFoothills2 senses sinfuladjectiveungodlycharacterized by iniquityRidgelineHas a reason line jabnounpokea sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)Treeline jacknounsquata small worthless amountTreelineHas a reason line

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