Conflict and Except

Conflict

Conflict verb - To be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably.

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Except and conflict are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Except" instead a verb "Conflict".

Nearby Words: conflicting, conflicted

Except verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.

Usage example: I must except to your remark that there are no great novelists currently living

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Conflict and except are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Conflict" instead a verb "Except".

part	conflict part	except part
place	conflict place	except place

The civil war between Aegon and Rhaenyra, is very similar - except for the dragons, of course - to the conflict between Stephen of Blois and Empress Matilda, cousins who vied over the English throne in the 12th century.

Source: Fantasy Conflict Counterpart
This is the root of conflict between Hammerites and Pagans in the Thief series, except that both sides use magic.

Source: The Magic Versus Technology War
The Youth League and New Yevon are portrayed as being both basically good except for their conflict with each other.

Source: Guide Dang It / Final Fantasy

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