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   clash

   /klaSH/

   noun

   • 1. a violent confrontation: "there have been minor clashes with security forces" Similar confrontationskirmishbrushencounterengagementcollisionincidentconflictfightbattlehostilitiesfightingwarringarchaic:rencounter
   • ▪ an incompatibility leading to disagreement: "a personality clash" Similar argumentaltercationconfrontationangry exchangeshouting matchwar of wordsbattle royalpassage of armscontretempsquarreldifference of opiniondisagreementdisputeslanging matchinformal:run-inafters
   • 2. a mismatch of colors: "a clash of tweeds and a striped shirt" Similar mismatchdiscordancediscordlack of harmonyincompatibilityjarring
   • ▪ an inconvenient coincidence of the timing of events or activities: "it is hoped that clashes of dates will be avoided" Similar coincidenceconcurrenceco-occurrenceconflict
   • 3. a loud jarring sound made by or resembling that made by metal objects being struck together: "a clash of cymbals" Similar strikingbangclangcrashclatterclankclangor

   verb

   • 1. meet and come into violent conflict: "soccer hooligans clashed with rival fans before the game" Similar fightskirmishcontendcome to blowsbe in conflictcome into conflictengagewargrappledo battleconfrontattack
   • ▪ have a forceful disagreement: "Clarke has frequently clashed with his colleagues" Similar disagreedissentdifferwrangledisputecross swordslock hornsbe at oddsbe at loggerheads
   • ▪ be incompatible or at odds: "his thriftiness clashed with Ross's largesse"
   • 2. (of colors) appear discordant or ugly when placed close to each other: "the yellow shirt clashed with her purple skirt" Similar be incompatiblenot matchnot gobe discordantjarinformal:scream atOpposite matchset off
   • ▪ inconveniently occur at the same time: "the date of the wedding clashes with Sean's graduation" Similar conflictcoincideoccur simultaneouslyhappen at the same time as
   • 3. strike (cymbals) together, producing a loud discordant sound. Similar bangstrikeclangcrashsmashclankclatter

   Word Origin early 16th century: imitative.

   Derivatives

   • 1. clasher noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLASH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CLASH definition: 1. to fight or argue: 2. If two opinions, statements, or qualities clash, they are very different…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCLASH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CLASH meaning: 1. to fight or argue: 2. If two opinions, statements, or qualities clash, they are very different…. Learn more.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › clashClash Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CLASH is to make a clash. How to use clash in a sentence. to make a clash; to come into conflict; also : to be incompatible; to cause to clash…

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › clashClash - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. a state of conflict between colors. “her dress was a disturbing clash of colors” see more. noun. a loud resonant repeating noise. synonyms: clang, clangor, clangoring, clangour, clank, crash.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLASH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   clash in British English. (klæʃ ) verb. 1. to make or cause to make a loud harsh sound, esp by striking together. 2. (intransitive) to be incompatible; conflict. 3. (intransitive) to engage together in conflict or contest.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishclash noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   clash (with somebody) | clash (between A and B) a short fight between two groups of people. Clashes broke out between police and demonstrators. Eight people were wounded in a clash with border guards. Several people were injured in violent clashes with the police.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › clashClash - definition of clash by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to make or cause to make a loud harsh sound, esp by striking together. 2. ( intr) to be incompatible; conflict. 3. ( intr) to engage together in conflict or contest.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › clashClash Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Clash definition: To collide with a loud, harsh, usually metallic noise.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCLASH | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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    CLASH meaning: 1. to fight or argue: 2. If colours or styles clash, they do not look good together: 3. If two…. Learn more.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › clash_1clash noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    a situation in which two events happen at the same time so that you cannot go to or see them both a clash in the schedule. See clash in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: clash. Definition of clash noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.