Words To Describe Conflict

adjective showing or feeling active opposition or hostility towards someone or something

• The two political parties had an antagonistic relationship, constantly opposing each other's policies.
• My brother and I have always had an antagonistic dynamic, always bickering and disagreeing.
• The players on the rival teams were being so antagonistic towards each other, trash-talking and trying to intimidate.
• The storm clouds gathered in an antagonistic manner, threatening to unleash their fury at any moment.

verb to entangle or involve in difficulties or complications

• The intricate branches of the tree can easily ensnarl unsuspecting animals.
• Be careful not to let your shoelaces ensnarl around the chair legs.
• I hate when my headphones ensnarl in my pocket and I have to spend ages untangling them.
• Her web of lies eventually ensnarled her in a complicated mess of deceit.

adjective relating to or inclined to form factions; causing disagreement or dissension

• The factious group within the political party caused a lot of internal conflict.
• The factious neighbors couldn't agree on anything, always arguing over small things.
• The factious crew at school was always causing drama and stirring up trouble.
• Her mind was a factious battlefield, torn between logic and emotion.

adjective characterized by tumult; noisy and disorderly

• The country faced a tumultuous period of political unrest.
• Their relationship has been quite tumultuous lately.
• Things got really tumultuous at the party last night.
• The stormy weather mirrored the tumultuous emotions brewing inside her.

noun bitterness or sharpness in words, manner, or temper

• The acrimonies between the two countries have been escalating for years.
• There's a lot of acrimonies in the office lately, everyone seems to be on edge.
• I can't stand the acrimonies between those two, it's so annoying.
• The acrimonies in her heart were slowly eating away at her happiness.