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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

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