Lewis & Short

2. conflictus, ūs, m. [confligo], a striking together (rare, and mostly in the abl. sing.).

  1. I. In gen.
    1. A. Prop.: conflictu atque tritu lapidum elici ignem, Cic. N. D. 2, 9, 25: nubium, id. Div. 2, 19, 44: corporum (in conflict), id. Caecin. 15, 43.
    2. * B. Trop., impulse, impression, necessity: fatalis incommodi conflictu urgeri, Gell. 6, 2, 8.
  2. * II. Esp., a fight, contest, Pacat. Pau. ad Theod. 31.