conflicting

1. 1
   adjective

   Not matching each other, so both things cannot be true at the same time.

   Like two clocks that show different times: they cannot both be right.

   The two witnesses gave conflicting stories about the accident.

   We got conflicting advice from the two doctors.

   Similarcontradictory, inconsistent, incompatible, contrary, clashing

   Oppositeconsistent, compatible, harmonious, congruent

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2. 2
   adjective

   Fighting or pushing against each other at the same time.

   Like two teams pulling hard on opposite ends of the same rope.

   The conflicting armies met on the open field.

   Two conflicting groups fought for control of the town.

   Similarwarring, opposing, rival, hostile

   Oppositeallied, friendly, peaceful

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3. 3
   verb

   Present participle and gerund of conflict. Use this form for the -ing version of the verb.

   Their work hours keep conflicting with school.

   The two meetings were conflicting, so she had to choose one.

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