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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The level of contact does not seem too much different to Gabriel and Haaland's clash, yet Alioski fell to the ground holding his face.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Sometimes, divorcing couples clash over who gets the car or the house.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Fire and ice do clash beautifully, but the action here is merely serviceable and dark.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“But if the next step is a naval clash, attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, or a widening of regional military operations, then the market will start to price a much more dangerous scenario,” she cautioned.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
In clash after clash, “the dreaded horses proved invincible.”
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
