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
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Sean Conlon, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Some clashed with police after dark, with reports of objects thrown and buildings vandalized.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
That was an unusually bloody clash, but serious engagements occur nearly every month.
—Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Verb
During September’s presidential debate, Trump clashed with Harris over funding efforts, with Harris accusing Trump of being prepared to abandon consistent U.S. support for Ukraine .
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Some clashed with police after dark, with reports of objects thrown and buildings vandalized.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
Strange experiences prompt you to self-isolate as the moon clashes with Neptune.
—USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
That was an unusually bloody clash, but serious engagements occur nearly every month.
—Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Clash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clash. Accessed 21 Nov. 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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