clashing

[US]/klæʃ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. conflicting with each other;
v. to come into conflict.

Phrases & Collocations

clashing personalities

clashing colors

clashing opinions

clashing cultures

Example Sentences

The outlandish costume screamed with clashing colors.

The clashing colors of the painting caught everyone's attention.

The clashing personalities of the two coworkers often led to arguments.

The clashing opinions on the new policy caused tension in the office.

The clashing schedules made it difficult for them to find a time to meet.

The clashing music genres at the festival appealed to a diverse audience.

The clashing patterns on her outfit made a bold fashion statement.

The clashing ideologies of the political parties led to a heated debate.

The clashing interests of the group members made it hard to reach a consensus.

The clashing temperatures in the room left everyone feeling uncomfortable.

The clashing goals of the project team caused delays in progress.

Real-world Examples

They don't have to be clashing.

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

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

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2015

Crash! The Tang Monk heard the sound of weapons clashing.

Source: Journey to the West

And they've been clashing with Hausa community farmers, sedentary farmers.

Source: NPR News March 2021 Compilation

That summer with parts clashing and radio swinging we had it for California.

Source: VOA Special July 2020 Collection

A war is raging between " clashing visions of progress" , and indigenous people are losing.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

" Hear! Hear! " cried Jo, clashing the lid of the warming pan like a cymbal.

Source: Little Women (Bilingual Edition)

It was a noise of shouts and shrieks and of the clashing of metal against metal.

Source: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Lucy, fully rested, jumped up. Everyone was awake, everyone was laughing, flutes were playing, cymbals clashing.

Source: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Seven people have been arrested after clashing with French riot police in the Parisian suburb of Nanterre.

Source: BBC Listening Collection June 2023

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