clashed; clashing; clashes
1
: to make a clash
cymbals clashed
2
: to come into conflict
where ignorant armies clash by night—
Matthew Arnold
Matthew Arnold
also
: to be incompatible
the colors clashed
: to cause to clash
clasher
noun
1
: a noisy usually metallic sound of collision
2
a
: a hostile encounter : skirmish
b
: a sharp conflict
a clash of opinions
Synonyms
Examples of clash in a Sentence
Verb
Police and protesters clashed yesterday.
The sofa and the chair clash.
She ended the song by clashing the cymbals.
Noun
Hundreds were killed in ethnic clashes in the region last month.
a clash between rival gangs that resulted in some serious injuries
Recent Examples on the WebRaven Brunner, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
Related article Senior Gaza doctor alleges ‘severe torture’ following release from Israeli detention as politicians clash over decision
Another ground operation in Khan Younis would underscore the difficulties faced by the Israeli military in trying to root out Palestinian militants from Gaza.
—Kareem Khadder, CNN, 2 July 2024
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
The motion, introduced on June 26 by Councilmembers Katy Yaroslavsky and Bob Blumenfield, comes after a protest in front of a synagogue in the mostly Jewish neighborhood of Pico-Robertson turned violent, the latest in a series of clashes in the U.S. over the Israeli war in Gaza.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
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Verb
In a trailer exclusively shared with PEOPLE, tensions run high as the designers clash with the judges and each other.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 2 July 2024
Related article Senior Gaza doctor alleges ‘severe torture’ following release from Israeli detention as politicians clash over decision
Another ground operation in Khan Younis would underscore the difficulties faced by the Israeli military in trying to root out Palestinian militants from Gaza.
—Kareem Khadder, CNN, 2 July 2024
Noun
The president gave a halting and disjointed performance in the clash with Trump last week, appearing to lose his train of thought at times and offering meandering answers to simple questions.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
The motion, introduced on June 26 by Councilmembers Katy Yaroslavsky and Bob Blumenfield, comes after a protest in front of a synagogue in the mostly Jewish neighborhood of Pico-Robertson turned violent, the latest in a series of clashes in the U.S. over the Israeli war in Gaza.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2024
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clash. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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clash
1 of 2 verb1
: to make a clash
clashing cymbals
2
a
: to come into conflict
pickets clashed with the police
b
: to not match well
our ideas clashed
some colors clash
clasher
noun
clash
2 of 2 noun1
: a loud sharp sound usually of metal striking metal
the clash of swords
2
: a sharp fight or strong disagreement
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