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   Clash

   /klaSH/

   

   noun

   • 1. a violent confrontation: "there have been minor clashes with security forces" Similar confrontationskirmishbrushencounterengagementcollisionincidentconflictfightbattlehostilitiesfightingwarringarchaic:rencounter
   • ▪ an incompatibility leading to disagreement: "a personality clash" Similar argumentaltercationconfrontationangry exchangeshouting matchwar of wordsbattle royalpassage of armscontretempsquarreldifference of opiniondisagreementdisputeslanging matchinformal:run-inafters
   • 2. a mismatch of colors: "a clash of tweeds and a striped shirt" Similar mismatchdiscordancediscordlack of harmonyincompatibilityjarring
   • ▪ an inconvenient coincidence of the timing of events or activities: "it is hoped that clashes of dates will be avoided" Similar coincidenceconcurrenceco-occurrenceconflict
   • 3. a loud jarring sound made by or resembling that made by metal objects being struck together: "a clash of cymbals" Similar strikingbangclangcrashclatterclankclangor

   verb

   • 1. meet and come into violent conflict: "soccer hooligans clashed with rival fans before the game" Similar fightskirmishcontendcome to blowsbe in conflictcome into conflictengagewargrappledo battleconfrontattack
   • ▪ have a forceful disagreement: "Clarke has frequently clashed with his colleagues" Similar disagreedissentdifferwrangledisputecross swordslock hornsbe at oddsbe at loggerheads
   • ▪ be incompatible or at odds: "his thriftiness clashed with Ross's largesse"
   • 2. (of colors) appear discordant or ugly when placed close to each other: "the yellow shirt clashed with her purple skirt" Similar be incompatiblenot matchnot gobe discordantjarinformal:scream atOpposite matchset off
   • ▪ inconveniently occur at the same time: "the date of the wedding clashes with Sean's graduation" Similar conflictcoincideoccur simultaneouslyhappen at the same time as
   • 3. strike (cymbals) together, producing a loud discordant sound. Similar bangstrikeclangcrashsmashclankclatter

   Word Origin early 16th century: imitative.

   Derivatives

   • 1. clasher noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLASH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CLASH definition: 1. to fight or argue: 2. If two opinions, statements, or qualities clash, they are very different…. Learn more.

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   Jul 17, 2015 · 1. : a noisy usually metallic sound of collision. 2. a. : a hostile encounter : skirmish. b. : a sharp conflict. a clash of opinions. Synonyms. Verb.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCLASH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CLASH meaning: 1. to fight or argue: 2. If two opinions, statements, or qualities clash, they are very different…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › clashClash - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When two things clash, they run violently into each other, often with an accompanying loud noise. The percussionist in an orchestra has the enviable job of making two cymbals clash together.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLASH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   clash in British English. (klæʃ ) verb. 1. to make or cause to make a loud harsh sound, esp by striking together. 2. (intransitive) to be incompatible; conflict. 3. (intransitive) to engage together in conflict or contest.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishclash noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   clash (with somebody) | clash (between A and B) a short fight between two groups of people. Clashes broke out between police and demonstrators. Eight people were wounded in a clash with border guards. Several people were injured in violent clashes with the police.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCLASH | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   CLASH meaning: 1. to fight or argue: 2. If colours or styles clash, they do not look good together: 3. If two…. Learn more.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › clashClash - definition of clash by The Free Dictionary

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   1. A loud, harsh noise, such as that made by two metal objects in collision. 2. a. A violent conflict or confrontation. b. A disagreement or state of opposition: a clash of political ideologies. See Synonyms at conflict. 3. An incongruity or unpleasant juxtaposition of different colors or elements. [ Imitative .]

10. www.yourdictionary.com › clashClash Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Clash definition: To collide with a loud, harsh, usually metallic noise.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanclash noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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    clash (journalism) a short fight between two groups of people: Clashes broke out between police and demonstrators. brawl a noisy and violent fight involving a group of people, usually in a public place: a drunken brawl in a bar