Meaning of clash in English

1. Pronunciation

   /klæʃ/

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1. Verb

   clash

   Definitions

   1. crash together with violent impact

   Examples

   • « The cars collided »
   • « Two meteors clashed »
2. 2. be incompatible

   Examples

   • « be or come into conflict »
   • « These colors clash »
3. 3. disagree violently

   Examples

   • « We clashed over the new farm policies »

4. Noun

   clash

   Etymology

   early 16th century: imitative

   Definitions

   1. a loud resonant repeating noise

   Examples

   • « he could hear the clang of distant bells »
5. 2. a state of conflict between persons
6. 3. a state of conflict between colors

   Examples

   • « her dress was a disturbing clash of colors »
7. 4. a minor short-term fight