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to clash
01
to be different from each other, resulting in incompatibility or disagreement
Intransitive: to clash | to clash with sth
Examples
Their personalities clash, as they have opposing views on almost every topic.
His values clashed with the company's culture, leading to tension in the workplace.
02
to hit cymbals together, creating a loud, harsh noise
Transitive: to clash cymbals
Examples
The musician clashed the cymbals dramatically during the climax of the performance.
The percussionist clashed the cymbals in perfect time with the marching band.
03
to strongly and publicly argue or disagree with someone
Intransitive: to clash | to clash with sb
Examples
The two politicians clashed during the debate over healthcare policies.
They clashed over how to divide the responsibilities for the project.
04
(of colors, patterns, or styles) to not look attractive together
Intransitive: to clash | to clash with a color or pattern
Examples
The bright green shirt clashed with her orange skirt.
His striped tie clashed with the polka-dotted suit.
05
to occur at the same time as something else, causing conflict or inconvenience
Intransitive: to clash | to clash with sth
Examples
I ca n't attend both the wedding and the business conference because they clash on the same weekend.
I had to reschedule my doctor 's appointment because it clashed with my daughter's school play.
Clash
01
a loud and sharp noise that is made many times when two hard objects hit each other
Examples
The clash of swords echoed through the battlefield.
There was a loud clash when the metal poles collided.
02
a serious argument between two sides caused by their different views and beliefs
Examples
The clash between the two political parties escalated into a heated debate over healthcare reform.
The cultural festival was disrupted by a clash of opinions on how the event should be organized.
03
a violent confrontation or battle between opposing military forces
Examples
The clash between the two armies lasted for hours, with neither side gaining a decisive advantage.
The historical clash between rival kingdoms changed the course of the region's history.
04
a visual conflict or disharmony between two or more colors when used together
Examples
The red and green patterns created a noticeable clash.
Designers avoided a clash of bright colors in the room.
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