Conflict
Conflict noun - A lack of agreement or harmony.
Usage example: the conflict between absolute freedom and personal responsibility
Cooperation is an antonym for conflict.
Nearby Words: conflicting, conflicted
Cooperation
Cooperation noun - The state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters).
Conflict is an antonym for cooperation.
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Cooperation or Conflict. 2016. Accessed August 08, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/conflict/cooperation.
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