clash

[US]/klæʃ/
[UK]/klæʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. make a loud crashing sound by colliding
vi. have a conflict; be in opposition or disagreement
n. a loud, harsh noise of collision (of metal, etc.) disharmony; conflict.

Phrases & Collocations

clash of opinions

clash of personalities

clash of cultures

clash of ideas

clash of values

clash with

Example Sentences

a clash of cymbals.

a clash with the police

there happens to be a clash of personalities.

a clash of rival socialist philosophies.

the clash of cymbals

developments which would clash with amenity.

Their interests clashed with ours.

This shirt clashes with your trousers.

My opinions clash against hers.

Their interest clashed with ours.

a resounding clash of cymbals

there have been minor clashes with security forces.

a clash of tweeds and a striped shirt.

the clash hadn't improved his humour.

riot police had clashed with window-smashers.

She clashed these pans down on the floor.

The clash of our onslaught hurtled across the field.

The outlandish costume screamed with clashing colors.

clashes between labor and big business.

Real-world Examples

There was also a clash of visions.

Source: Steve Jobs Biography

James Renauld was there and saw the clashes.

Source: BBC Listening Compilation June 2014

You and edie clashed right from the start.

Source: Desperate Housewives Video Version Season 5

Scores of them were arrested after they clashed with police.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

There were violent clashes between riot police and the protesters.

Source: BBC Listening Collection August 2013

Sunday saw the worst clashes in the region for many years.

Source: BBC Listening September 2020 Collection

They don't have to be clashing.

Source: VOA Standard English (Video Version) - 2022 Collection

Around ten cities have experienced some clashes or some violence this evening.

Source: BBC Listening Collection June 2023

It's becoming clear that there's a huge clash of cultures.

Source: BBC documentary "Chinese Teachers Are Coming"

Gorvenment troops have been clashing with opposition Renamo fighters in Tete province.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2015

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