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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In October, the NHTSA opened an investigation into 2.4 million Tesla vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD) software after four collisions were reported, including a fatal 2023 crash. —

Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025 Miraculously, only one member of the Hooligan Navy was killed while serving, during a collision with a Dutch freighter. —

David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025 Spoofing these systems to report incorrect location data could affect aircraft in flight—increasing the risk of collisions, forcing crews to execute additional maneuvers and generating false alarms. —

Eric Updyke, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 Plus, its car rental collision coverage is primary, which can easily save you $15 or more a day. —

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