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clash

[klash] / klæʃ /






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