clash

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Noun

clashSingular
clashesPlural
1

A violent confrontation or conflict between two or more groups or individuals.

There was a violent clash between the protesters and the police.

2

A loud, harsh sound made by metal objects striking together.

The clash of swords echoed through the hall.

3

An incompatibility or mismatch, especially of colors, styles, or ideas.

There was a clash of colors in her outfit.

Verb

clashInfinitive
clashPresent tense
clashedPast tense
clashedPast participle
clashingPresent participle
clashesThird-person singular
1

To come into violent conflict or opposition with someone or something.

The protesters clashed with police in the city center.

2

To make a loud, harsh sound by striking together.

The cymbals clashed loudly at the end of the symphony.

3

To be incompatible or at odds, especially of colors, styles, or schedules.

The orange curtains clash with the pink walls.

Synonym