Pronunciation: /straɪf/
noun vigorous or bitter conflict, discord, or antagonism
A1 There was strife between the two neighbors over a noisy dog.
A2 The family tried to avoid strife by communicating openly and honestly.
B1 The company faced internal strife due to disagreements among the executives.
B2 The political party was torn apart by internal strife and power struggles.
C1 The country was in a state of strife as civil war ravaged the land.
C2 The long-standing strife between the two rival gangs finally came to an end with a peace agreement.
verb not applicable
A1 I try to avoid strife in my relationships.
A2 The group of friends strived to find a solution to their disagreement.
B1 The team strifes to improve their performance every day.
B2 The company is currently striving to overcome financial difficulties.
C1 Despite the political strife in the region, the community remains resilient.
C2 The CEO's leadership style has helped the company strive towards success even in challenging times.
adjective not applicable
A1 The children played together without any strife.
A2 The team worked well together, avoiding any strife.
B1 The family reunion was filled with strife due to unresolved issues.
B2 The political party experienced internal strife over conflicting ideologies.
C1 The company faced financial strife during the economic downturn.
C2 The country was torn apart by civil strife and unrest.
adverb not applicable
A1 The children played together without any strife.
A2 The siblings resolved their differences without any strife.
B1 The team managed to work through their strife and come to a compromise.
B2 Despite the strife in the office, the project was completed on time.
C1 The political party faced internal strife over the new policy.
C2 The country was torn apart by civil strife for years.
pronoun not applicable
A1 There is strife between the two neighbors.
A2 The family was torn apart by internal strife.
B1 The company is facing financial strife due to poor management.
B2 Political strife in the region has led to increased tensions.
C1 The country is in a state of turmoil and strife as civil war rages on.
C2 The historical novel vividly depicts the strife experienced by the characters during the war.
preposition not applicable
A1 There was strife between the two friends over who got to play with the toy first.
A2 The family faced financial strife after the main breadwinner lost their job.
B1 The company experienced internal strife due to disagreements over the new project proposal.
B2 The political party was in a state of strife as members debated the best course of action.
C1 The country was in the midst of social and economic strife, leading to widespread protests.
C2 The ongoing strife between the two rival gangs escalated into a full-blown turf war.
conjunction not applicable
A1 There was strife between the two neighbors over the property line.
A2 The siblings were in constant strife over who got to use the computer first.
B1 The political party was in strife over the new policy proposal.
B2 The company faced internal strife due to disagreements among the executives.
C1 The country was in a state of strife as tensions between neighboring nations escalated.
C2 The organization's board members were embroiled in a power struggle, causing internal strife.
interjection not applicable
A1 Strife! I can't find my keys anywhere.
A2 Strife! The traffic is terrible today.
B1 Strife! I forgot to bring my umbrella and now it's raining.
B2 Strife! The project deadline got moved up by a week.
C1 Strife! The political unrest in the region is causing chaos.
C2 Strife! The constant power struggles within the company are exhausting.
article not applicable
A1 There was a lot of strife in the small village over the ownership of the land.
A2 The family members were in constant strife with each other over trivial matters.
B1 The political party was torn apart by internal strife and power struggles.
B2 The company faced financial strife due to mismanagement and corruption.
C1 The country was in a state of turmoil and strife as civil war broke out.
C2 The negotiations between the two countries were hindered by historical strife and deep-seated animosity.
formal The country was in a state of political strife as different factions fought for power.
informal There's always some sort of family strife during the holidays.
slang I can't believe the amount of strife caused by that gossip.
figurative The artist used contrasting colors to represent the inner strife of the character.
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