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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Doncaster's Harper, who suffered a nasty cut after a clash of heads in the eighth, showed great spirit to continue throwing until the final round.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
On one trip we took together to Connecticut, he told me the story of his clash with Patton and his rescue by Eisenhower.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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
Then came another clash at Nashville in December, and it was from there that John’s next letter came.
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
