B1 noun Neutral

تضارب

/ta.dˤaː.rub/

A situation in which two or more things are inconsistent, incompatible, or in opposition. Frequently used in 'conflict of interest'.

Examples

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1

حدث تضارب بين موعد الاجتماع وموعد سفري.

A conflict occurred between the meeting time and my travel time.

2

يجب تجنب تضارب المصالح في العمل الحكومي.

Conflict of interest must be avoided in government work.

3

كلامك فيه تضارب كبير.

Your words have a big contradiction/conflict.

Word Family

Noun
تضارب
Verb
تضارب
Adjective
متضارب
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Memory Tip

From 'Daraba' (to hit). Tadharub is when things 'hit' against each other.

Quick Quiz

يؤدي ___ المصالح إلى مشاكل قانونية.

Correct!

The correct answer is: تضارب

Examples

1

حدث تضارب بين موعد الاجتماع وموعد سفري.

everyday

A conflict occurred between the meeting time and my travel time.

2

يجب تجنب تضارب المصالح في العمل الحكومي.

formal

Conflict of interest must be avoided in government work.

3

كلامك فيه تضارب كبير.

informal

Your words have a big contradiction/conflict.

4

أشار الباحث إلى تضارب النتائج في الدراسات السابقة.

academic

The researcher pointed to the conflict/inconsistency of results in previous studies.

5

أدى تضارب البيانات إلى اتخاذ قرار خاطئ.

business

Conflicting data led to making a wrong decision.

Word Family

Noun
تضارب
Verb
تضارب
Adjective
متضارب

Common Collocations

تضارب المصالح Conflict of interest
تضارب الأنباء Conflicting reports
تضارب في الآراء Conflict of opinions
تضارب المواعيد Scheduling conflict
تضارب البيانات Data inconsistency

Common Phrases

بدون تضارب

Without conflict

تضارب حاد

Sharp conflict

منع تضارب المصالح

Prevention of conflict of interest

Often Confused With

تضارب vs تناقض

Tanaqud is a logical contradiction; Tadharub is more of a practical clash or inconsistency.

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Usage Notes

Use this word when discussing differing viewpoints or ethical issues in IELTS Task 2.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'Ikhtilaf' (difference) when 'Tadharub' (clash/conflict) is more accurate.

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Memory Tip

From 'Daraba' (to hit). Tadharub is when things 'hit' against each other.

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Word Origin

From the root (d-r-b) meaning to strike.

Grammar Patterns

تضارب في... تضارب بين...

Quick Quiz

يؤدي ___ المصالح إلى مشاكل قانونية.

Correct!

The correct answer is: تضارب

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