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clash

[ klash ]

verb (used without object)

  1. to make a loud, harsh noise:

    The gears of the old car clashed and grated.

    Synonyms: ,

  2. to come together or collide, especially noisily:

    The cymbals clashed.

  3. to conflict; disagree:

    Their stories of the accident clashed completely.

  4. (of juxtaposed colors) to be offensive to the eye.
  5. to engage in a physical conflict or contest, as in a game or a battle (often followed by with ):

    The Yankees clash with the White Sox for the final game of the season.



verb (used with object)

  1. to strike with a resounding or violent collision:

    He clashed his fist against the heavy door.

  2. to produce (sound) by or as by collision:

    The tower bell clashed its mournful note.

noun

  1. a loud, harsh noise, as of a collision:

    The automobiles collided with a terrible clash.

  2. a collision, especially a noisy one.
  3. a conflict; opposition, especially of views or interests:

    a clash between nations.

    Synonyms: , ,

    Antonyms: ,

  4. a battle, fight, or skirmish:

    The clash between the border patrols left three men dead.

clash

/ æʃ /

verb

  1. to make or cause to make a loud harsh sound, esp by striking together
  2. intr to be incompatible; conflict
  3. intr to engage together in conflict or contest
  4. intr (of dates or events) to coincide
  5. intr (of colours) to look ugly or inharmonious together
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a loud harsh noise
  2. a collision or conflict
  3. gossip; tattle
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ󾱲Բ, adverb
  • ˈ, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • İ noun
  • iԲ· adverb
  • t· noun verb
  • ܲ·iԲ adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of clash1

First recorded in 1490–1500; blend of clap 1 and dash 1
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of clash1

C16: of imitative origin
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Despite both wings of the party gearing up for competitive races, the two factions aren't clashing — yet.

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And Leicester City's second pitch - Burton Albion's Pirelli Stadium - is an artificial grass pitch and is only used when there are scheduling clashes.

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By the time he entered office, Yoon had not only alienated his oldest friend, but many moderate voters, and he had set himself up for a clash with the powerful opposition, that controlled the parliament.

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Insiders have claimed personality clashes and tensions around leadership had added to Sentebale's challenges - and the watchdog is likely to hear financial concerns from some of those formerly involved with running the charity.

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After decades of clashing with actors and directors about his vision for the films he worked on, Kilmer could make art according to his own standards and at his own pace.

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What are other ways to say clash?

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 .

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