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   clash

   /klaʃ/

   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
   • ▪ a sports fixture (used chiefly in journalism): British "the Euro 2000 clash between England and Germany"
   • 2. a mismatch of colours: "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, as of metal objects being struck together: "a clash of cymbals" Similar strikingbangclangcrashclatterclankclangour

   verb

   • 1. meet and come into violent conflict: "soccer hooligans clashed with rival fans before the match" Similar fightskirmishcontendcome to blowsbe in conflictcome into conflictengagewargrappledo battleconfrontattack
   • ▪ have a forceful disagreement: "the prime minister clashed with other Commonwealth leaders" Similar disagreedissentdifferwrangledisputecross swordslock hornsbe at oddsbe at loggerheads
   • ▪ be incompatible or at odds: "his thriftiness clashed with Ross's largesse"
   • ▪ (in reference to sports teams) play a match (used chiefly in journalism): British "the two sides clashed in a goalless draw at Old Trafford in November"
   • 2. (of colours) 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: "we play our home games when they do not clash with those of Liverpool or Everton" 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.

3. 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.

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   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: dispute, altercation, disagreement. Antonyms: cooperation, agreement. a battle, fight, or skirmish:

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   The meaning of CLASH is to make a clash. How to use clash in a sentence. to make a clash; to come into conflict; also : to be incompatible; to cause to clash…

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

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   clash. (klæʃ ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense clashes , present participle clashing , past tense, past participle clashed. 1. verb. When people clash, they fight, argue, or disagree with each other. [journalism] A group of 400 demonstrators clashed with police. [VERB + with]

7. 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 .]

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

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   noun. /klæʃ/ fight. 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. Synonyms fight. Topics War and conflict c1.

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   noun. a state of conflict between colors. “her dress was a disturbing clash of colors” see more. noun. a loud resonant repeating noise. synonyms: clang, clangor, clangoring, clangour, clank, crash.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCLASH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

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