clash

/klˈæʃ/

/ˈkɫæʃ/

Clash

a loud and sharp noise that is made many times when two hard objects hit each other

synonyms : clang

a serious argument between two sides caused by their different views and beliefs

synonyms : friction

a minor short-term fight

synonyms : brush

a state of conflict between colors

to clash

MAIN VERB

crash together with violent impact

synonyms : collide

to strongly and publicly argue or disagree with someone

to be different from each other, and so, not be compatible or in agreement

synonyms : collide

(of colors, patterns, or styles) to not look attractive together

to occur at the same time as something else, causing conflict or inconvenience

Examples

1. He won the clash of wills with his wife.

2. I had to reschedule my doctor's appointment because it clashed with my daughter's school play.

3. But as time went on, I realized that our personalities clashed in some important ways.

4. Somewhere along the road, they’re going to clash.