[f. as prec. + -ING2.] That conflicts or fights; warring together, contending; clashing, contradictory, at variance.
1607. Shaks., Timon, IV. iii. 230. Bare vnhoused Trunkes To the conflicting Elements expos’d.
1667. Milton, P. L., VI. 245. All Air seemd then Conflicting Fire.
1749. Hurd, Notes Art of Poetry (R.). Electra torne with sundry conflicting passions.
1795. Southey, Joan of Arc, VI. 317. Like two conflicting clouds Pregnant with thunder, moved the hostile hosts.
1844. Disraeli, Coningsby, V. viii. 220. This Prince … of whom we receive accounts so conflicting.
1855. Macaulay, Hist. Eng., IV. 474. The first question on which the conflicting parties tried their strength was the choice of a chairman.
Mod. A prey to conflicting emotions.
