external conflict
(ex-ter-nal-con-flict)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as nature, another character, or society.
Example Sentence
The protagonist faced an external conflict when the storm threatened to destroy their home.
More Example Sentences
In many stories, the external conflict drives the plot and challenges the characters.
Synonyms
outer struggle; outside battle; external clash
Antonyms
internal conflict; inner peace; harmony
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