clash

noun
UK: /klæʃ/
US: /klæʃ/

  1. A situation in which people's opinions or aims are very different and cause arguments or disagreements.

    1. There was a clash between the two groups of fans.
    2. The clash of cultures created tension within the community.

  2. A loud, sudden noise, especially made by metal objects hitting each other.

    1. I heard a loud clash in the kitchen just now.
    2. The clash of cymbals marked the climax of the performance.

  3. A situation in which two events happen at the same time, making it impossible to attend both.

    1. There's a clash of dates so I can't go to both meetings.
    2. A scheduling clash prevented him from attending the conference.

Synonyms

fight disagreement conflict collision argument
clash intransitive-verb

  1. To argue or disagree strongly with someone.

    1. They often clash over small things.
    2. The president and his advisors frequently clash on policy matters.

  2. To come together violently; to involve fighting.

    1. The two armies are expected to clash soon.
    2. Riot police clashed with protesters outside the parliament building.

  3. If two colors or patterns clash, they look ugly together.

    1. Those curtains clash with the sofa.
    2. The bright orange shirt clashed horribly with his red hair.
clash transitive-verb

  1. To happen at the same time as something else, making it impossible to do both.

    1. My appointments clash so I can't do both.
    2. Unfortunately, that meeting clashes with my prior engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "clash" in English means: A situation in which people's opinions or aims are very different and cause arguments or disagreements., A loud, sudden noise, especially made by metal objects hitting each other., A situation in which two events happen at the same time, making it impossible to attend both..

The phonetic transcription of "clash" is /klæʃ/ in British English and /klæʃ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "clash": fight, disagreement, conflict, collision, argument.

Example usage of "clash": "There was a clash between the two groups of fans.". More examples on the page.