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Conflict or animosity caused by a clash of wills, temperaments, or opinions
“Their clashing over political beliefs led to a heated argument that lasted for hours.”
A ringing metallic sound
Inconsonant, incompatible, or irreconcilable
“The clashing opinions between the two political parties made it challenging to reach a compromise.”
Not fitting or appropriate for a given task or purpose
Making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise
Favoring confrontational or violent methods in support of a political or social cause
Of, pertaining to, or caused by factions
Jarringly bright or dazzling in appearance or colors
Present participle for to strike or collide with a loud noise
“Their blades clash again, though both are a little less energetic than before.”
Present participle for to meet and come into violent conflict
“Engaging in intensifying bouts of guerrilla warfare, the rebels would clash with the Spanish forces of Ximenez de Sandoval at the confluence of the now-famous Contramaestre and Cauto rivers.”
Present participle for to have a (usually forceful) disagreement
“The only thing that would get in their way was each other, as the two would often clash about the best way to go about things.”
Present participle for to differ from, or not match with, something
“I worried that my boyfriend might pick a corsage that would clash with my dress.”
Present participle for to inconveniently occur at the same time
“The new dates would clash with the arrangements I had made for research in California during the summer.”
Present participle for to collide forcefully with something
Present participle for to confront or come up against
Present participle for to be unlike or dissimilar
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