Meaning of clash in English

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Verb
clash
Definitions
1. crash together with violent impact
Examples
- « The cars collided »
- « Two meteors clashed »
Derived terms
- collision
- hit
2. be incompatible
Examples
- « be or come into conflict »
- « These colors clash »
Derived terms
- collision
- friction
3. disagree violently
Examples
- « We clashed over the new farm policies »
Derived terms
- friction
Noun
clash
Etymology
early 16th century: imitative
Definitions
1. a loud resonant repeating noise
Examples
- « he could hear the clang of distant bells »
Derived terms
2. a state of conflict between persons
Derived terms
- collide
- jar
3. a state of conflict between colors
Examples
- « her dress was a disturbing clash of colors »
4. a minor short-term fight
Derived terms

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