strife (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈstraɪf/
Definition
Angry or bitter disagreement, struggle, or conflict.
Examples
The civil war was a period of intense strife for the country.
Political strife often leads to instability and unrest.
They tried to resolve their differences without resorting to further strife.
How to Use strife
- strife between (prepositional phrase)
- Conflict or disagreement occurring among a group of people or entities. — "There was considerable strife between the two political parties."
- strife-torn (collocation)
- A place or region characterized by ongoing conflict and struggle. — "He was a journalist reporting from a strife-torn region."
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