clash

noundisagreement or fight, often brief

verbhit with a loud noise
verbfight about, often verbally
verbdo not match

Synonyms for clash

noun disagreement or fight, often brief

Antonyms for clash

Word Origin & History

c.1500, "to make a loud, sharp sound," of imitative origin, or a blend of clap and crash. Cf. Dutch kletsen "splash, clash," German klatschen, Danish klaske "clash, knock about." Figurative sense, in reference to non-physical strife or battle, is first attested 1620s. Of things, "to come into collision," from 1650s; of colors, "to go badly together," first recorded 1894. Related: Clashed; clashing.

Example Sentences for clash

Your ideas grow to clash with those held by every right-thinking man.

With the clash of our spells, no charm can redress our fate.

The swords flashed in the sun and then met with a clash that sounded far and near.

There was a clash of steel outside, followed by the beat of drum.

To the clash of their meeting came an echoing clash from beyond the table.

A shout went up, and was followed by a clash of gongs all up the river.

It was a man's voice, stern and clear as the clash of bells.

If they spoke in favor of the movement, they were in danger of a clash with the authorities.

The clash of the brass and the wail of the horns reached Bobby's ears.

It is curious, this clash of opinions; and it is plain that one or other party must be wrong.

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arguments

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