collision

noun

col·li·sion kə-ˈli-zhən

Synonyms of collision next

: an act or instance of colliding : clash

: an encounter between particles (such as atoms or molecules) resulting in exchange or transformation of energy

collisional

kə-ˈlizh-nəl

-ˈli-zhə-nᵊl

adjective

collisionally adverb

Choose the Right Synonym for collision

impact, collision, shock, concussion mean a forceful, even violent contact between two or more things.

impact may be used to imply contact between two things, at least one of which is impelled toward the other.

the glass shattered on impact with the floor

collision implies the coming together of two or more things with such force that both or all are damaged or their progress is severely impeded.

the collision damaged the vehicle

shock often denotes the effect produced by a collision and carries the suggestion of something that strikes or hits with force.

the shock of falling rocks

concussion when not in technical use, often suggests the shattering, disrupting, or weakening effects of a collision, explosion, or blow.

bystanders felt the concussion of the blast

Examples of collision in a Sentence

The car was destroyed in the collision. the collision of two opposing philosophies regarding the rearing of children

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The impact of the collision caused the bus to overturn and land on its roof in the small pond. —

Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024 About 6 percent of the time, these collisions will create molybdenum-99, says Piefer. —

Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024 If this is true, the leading moon origin theory would indicate that 2024 PT5 actually came from Earth originally: The giant-impact theory suggests that our moon formed from the debris following a giant collision of a Mars-sized body with Earth roughly 4.5 billion years ago. —

Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024 Reaction time can save you from a collision and will reduce frequent or sudden breaking, which will lower your stress and that of the drivers behind you. —

Glen Koen, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for collision