CEFR B1

strives

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: dispute, conflict, struggle, discord

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strives (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 strives

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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