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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If the NAVs for even a couple of them clash visibly with market reality, it raises questions for investors about whether others might be unreliable, too.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The exemption debate is the latest clash between the digital assets industry and traditional finance firms.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Stroll would not have expected a clash between Cowell and Newey, but he got one, so another change was made.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
It’s not clear when there might be some clarity in the intensifying legal clash between state and federal officials regarding authority over the pipelines.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
What is a string player doing when she plays "harmonics"? Why do some notes sound good together while other notes seem to clash with each other?
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
