clash
Usage
What are other ways to say clash?
The noun clash implies a direct and sharp collision between opposing parties, efforts, interests, etc.: a clash of opinions. Struggle implies vigorous bodily effort or violent exertion: a hand-to-hand struggle. A brush is a brief encounter or skirmish: a brush with the law.
Example Sentences
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Students at universities across Tehran clashed with pro-regime demonstrators on Sunday, as anger over a brutal government crackdown spilled onto university campuses for a second straight day in a sign of rising unrest.
The men's ice hockey tournament has produced the final that neutrals wanted, with Canada and the USA facing off for gold in a clash that goes beyond sport.
From Barron's
Following the tournament's rest week, Ireland conclude the Six Nations with successive home clashes against Wales and Scotland next month as they bid to win the Triple Crown and keep pace with France.
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More than 3,000 people marched in Lyon on Saturday in tribute to Deranque, with authorities deploying heavy security fearing further clashes.
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The fresh strikes come after the two countries agreed to a fragile ceasefire in October following deadly cross-border clashes, though subsequent fighting has taken place.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
