conflict

Related to conflict: Conflict resolution, Conflict theory

come into conflict

To cause tension with someone or something else. I came into conflict with Tiffany when she found out that I had started that rumor about her. I'm sorry, but I just can't support your plan—it comes into conflict with my religious beliefs.
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conflict of interest

A situation in which a person's or group's private interests may potentially be or come to be in opposition or conflict with their public or official role. A: "I heard that officer was removed from the case due to a conflict of interest." B: "Yeah, his cousin is now one of the suspects."
See also: conflict, interest, of

conflict with (something)

To interfere or clash with something. Wait, no, I can't meet with you at 3:00—that conflicts with a conference call I have. I cannot support you in this action, sir, as it conflicts with my religious beliefs.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

come into conflict

[for things or people] to conflict or to be at odds with one another. The various policies came into conflict at the last moment. Bill and Bob came into conflict over almost everything.
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conflict with something

to clash with something. (Does not refer to fighting.) This date conflicts with my doctor's appointment. As far as I can tell, the date you suggest does not conflict with anything.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

conflict of ˈinterest(s)

a situation in which there are two jobs, aims, roles, etc. and it is not possible for both of them to be treated equally and fairly at the same time: There was a conflict of interest between his business dealings and his political activities.
See also: conflict, interest, of
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • come into conflict
  • avenge (oneself) against (someone or something)
  • be in bad odor with
  • be in good/bad odour
  • odor
  • odour
  • rumor monger
  • avenge (oneself) against (someone or something) for (something)
  • get (someone or something) out of (one's) sight
  • get out of sight
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THE CUTTING EDGE
We need to basically begin a dialogue and resolve the conflicts that exist.
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Africa child deaths linked to conflict
However, the number of conflict incidents slid from 4,391 in 2016 to 4,138 in 2017.
In ARMM, lesser conflict incidents doesn't translate to lower deaths
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Environmental Conflicts in Asia
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Data and Structural Conflicts
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Armed Conflicts Report 2017 Highlights