collision

noun
UK: /kəˈlɪʒən/
US: /kəˈlɪʒən/

  1. An instance of one thing striking violently against another.

    1. The collision damaged both cars.
    2. The mid-air collision of the two planes was a tragic event witnessed by many.

  2. A clash of opposing ideas or forces.

    1. There was a collision of opinions at the meeting.
    2. The play explores the collision between tradition and modern values within the family.

  3. When moving objects hit each other, especially vehicles.

    1. A car collision happened on the highway.
    2. The train collision resulted in numerous injuries, highlighting the need for improved safety measures.

Synonyms

crash impact smash clash confrontation conflict
collision intransitive-verb

  1. To clash or disagree strongly.

    1. The two politicians collided on the issue.
    2. The government's economic policies collided with the needs of the working class.

  2. To hit something else with force.

    1. The car collided with a tree.
    2. The ship collided with an iceberg during the night, causing significant damage.
collision transitive-verb

  1. To cause to crash together, or to impact something.

    1. Poor visibility collided the ships.
    2. The reckless driver collided his car into the back of a parked truck.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "collision" in English means: An instance of one thing striking violently against another., A clash of opposing ideas or forces., When moving objects hit each other, especially vehicles..

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

Synonyms for "collision": crash, impact, smash, clash, confrontation, conflict.

Example usage of "collision": "The collision damaged both cars.". More examples on the page.