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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.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › clashClash Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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…

5. 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 .]

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.

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

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

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   Definitions of clash. verb. crash together with violent impact. “Two meteors clashed ” synonyms: collide. see more. verb. disagree violently. “We clashed over the new farm policies” see more. verb. be incompatible; be or come into conflict. “These colors clash ” synonyms: collide, jar. see more. noun. a state of conflict between persons.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishclash noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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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

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

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