conflicting emotions

collocation in English

meaningsofconflictingandemotion

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conflicting
adjective
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/kənˈflɪk.tɪŋ/us
/kənˈflɪk.tɪŋ/
Conflicting beliefs, needs, facts, etc. are different ...
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emotion
noun[C or U]
uk
/ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/us
/ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/
a strong feeling such as love or anger, or strong feelings ...
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However, a distinguishing feature of hypsos in rhetorical studies is that it combines conflicting emotions: fear and awe, horror and fascinations.
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Magha is also noted for technique of developing the theme, stirring intense and conflicting emotions relieved by lighter situations.
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He wanted the music to reflect those powerful and conflicting emotions through the melodies, repeating between despair and sorrow, and hope and joy.
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These conflicting emotions are evident in many of his later works; both horror and beauty are shown in the woodlands scenes below.
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The album's tracklisting was designed to resemble a therapy session, splitting the album between up-tempo tracks and ballads, reflecting conflicting emotions.
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Gwen returns from exile to visit him in hospital and experiences conflicting emotions about his predicament.
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Octavian discovers the dead bodies and experiences conflicting emotions.
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They also added a poltergeist element by having him attached to the conflicting emotions of the guest starshe wears a crucifix made from his melted hook.
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The description of different mental states, creation of a corresponding atmosphere, presentation of conflicting emotions, and a powerful use of imagery lend the story poetic dimensions.
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Belinda suffers from conflicting emotions.
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Ralph is torn by conflicting emotions.
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