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   clash

   /klaʃ/

   noun

   • 1. a violent confrontation: "there have been minor clashes with security forces" Similar confrontationskirmishbrushencounterengagementcollisionincidentconflictfightbattlehostilitiesfightingwarringarchaic:rencounter
   • ▪ an incompatibility leading to disagreement: "a personality clash" Similar argumentaltercationconfrontationangry exchangeshouting matchwar of wordsbattle royalpassage of armscontretempsquarreldifference of opiniondisagreementdisputeslanging matchinformal:run-inafters
   • ▪ a sports fixture (used chiefly in journalism): British "the Euro 2000 clash between England and Germany"
   • 2. a mismatch of colours: "a clash of tweeds and a striped shirt" Similar mismatchdiscordancediscordlack of harmonyincompatibilityjarring
   • ▪ an inconvenient coincidence of the timing of events or activities: "it is hoped that clashes of dates will be avoided" Similar coincidenceconcurrenceco-occurrenceconflict
   • 3. a loud jarring sound, as of metal objects being struck together: "a clash of cymbals" Similar strikingbangclangcrashclatterclankclangour

   verb

   • 1. meet and come into violent conflict: "soccer hooligans clashed with rival fans before the match" Similar fightskirmishcontendcome to blowsbe in conflictcome into conflictengagewargrappledo battleconfrontattack
   • ▪ have a forceful disagreement: "the prime minister clashed with other Commonwealth leaders" Similar disagreedissentdifferwrangledisputecross swordslock hornsbe at oddsbe at loggerheads
   • ▪ be incompatible or at odds: "his thriftiness clashed with Ross's largesse"
   • ▪ (in reference to sports teams) play a match (used chiefly in journalism): British "the two sides clashed in a goalless draw at Old Trafford in November"
   • 2. (of colours) appear discordant or ugly when placed close to each other: "the yellow shirt clashed with her purple skirt" Similar be incompatiblenot matchnot gobe discordantjarinformal:scream atOpposite matchset off
   • ▪ inconveniently occur at the same time: "we play our home games when they do not clash with those of Liverpool or Everton" Similar conflictcoincideoccur simultaneouslyhappen at the same time as
   • 3. strike (cymbals) together, producing a loud discordant sound. Similar bangstrikeclangcrashsmashclankclatter

   Word Origin early 16th century: imitative.

   Derivatives

   • 1. clasher noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCLASH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CLASH definition: 1. to fight or argue: 2. If two opinions, statements, or qualities clash, they are very different…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCLASH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › clashClash Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCLASH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word clash as a verb and a noun, with synonyms and examples. Find out how clash can describe a loud noise, a conflict, a disagreement, or a lack of harmony.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › clashClash - definition of clash by The Free Dictionary

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   Clash can mean to collide with a loud noise, to disagree or conflict, or to be incompatible or ugly. See different sources, synonyms, and translations of clash.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishclash noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   clash (with somebody) (over something) | clash (between A and B) (over something) an argument between two people or groups of people who have different beliefs and ideas synonym conflict. There has been a head-on clash between the two candidates over education policy.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCLASH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   CLASH definition: 1. to fight or argue: 2. If colours or styles clash, they do not look good together: 3. If two…. Learn more.