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clash
[klash]
verb (used without object)
to make a loud, harsh noise.
The gears of the old car clashed and grated.
Synonyms: ,to come together or collide, especially noisily.
The cymbals clashed.
to conflict; disagree.
Their stories of the accident clashed completely.
(of juxtaposed colors) to be offensive to the eye.
to engage in a physical conflict or contest, as in a game or a battle (often followed bywith ).
The Yankees clash with the White Sox for the final game of the season.
verb (used with object)
to strike with a resounding or violent collision.
He clashed his fist against the heavy door.
to produce (sound) by or as by collision.
The tower bell clashed its mournful note.
noun
a loud, harsh noise, as of a collision.
The automobiles collided with a terrible clash.
a collision, especially a noisy one.
a conflict; opposition, especially of views or interests.
a clash between nations.
Synonyms: , ,Antonyms: ,a battle, fight, or skirmish.
The clash between the border patrols left three men dead.
clash
/ æʃ /
verb
to make or cause to make a loud harsh sound, esp by striking together
(intr) to be incompatible; conflict
(intr) to engage together in conflict or contest
(intr) (of dates or events) to coincide
(intr) (of colours) to look ugly or inharmonious together
noun
a loud harsh noise
a collision or conflict
gossip; tattle
Other 51Թ Forms
- clasher noun
- clashingly adverb
- interclash noun
- unclashing adjective
- ˈԲ adverb
- ˈ noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of clash1
Example Sentences
Plus WSL clubs must navigate fixture clashes with their male team counterparts in shared stadiums, as Arsenal experienced in November.
The centre had been providing emergency shelter for families following the clashes earlier this week, the council said.
Eventually, the scene erupted, with demonstrators clashing with authorities, leading to multiple arrests.
Irish signage has been a key point of contention at Stormont, with parties clashing over proposals to spend £150,000 on bilingual displays at Belfast's Grand Central Station.
That’s led to clashes between law enforcement and demonstrators, and to peaceful protests like the one along Imperial Highway and Main Street on Saturday in El Segundo.
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A clash is a conflict; this word is also used in reference to opposition, especially of views or interests. How does clash compare to brush and struggle? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
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