Synonyms for

Clash

Verb / klæʃ / Another word for clash — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To come into conflict or disagreement

Synonyms & similar words

clangor skirmish clank brush friction clangour crash jar collide encounter clang clangoring fight battle struggle confrontation dispute scuffle quarrel argument altercation tussle combat hostility rivalry contention face-off showdown fracas skirmish melee

Synonyms by register

Formal

conflict disagree contend oppose

Informal

bang collide scrap run into

Literary

jar discord fray

Antonyms

agree harmonize accord cooperate concur reconcile peace

Common collocations

  • clash of arms
  • clash of opinion
  • clash with
  • clash of cultures
  • clash over
  • clash violently
  • clash of titans

Word family

noun clash
verb clash
adjective clashing

Usage note

Can refer to a physical collision, a disagreement, or colors that do not go well together. Be mindful of the context to convey the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The two armies clashed on the battlefield.
  2. The siblings often clash over toys.
  3. The colors of the outfit clash with each other.
  4. The students' schedules clashed, so they couldn't take the same class.
  5. The two political parties clashed over the new policy.

Quotes

  • In war, there are no unwounded soldiers. - Jose Narosky
  • “When two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.” - African Proverb
  • “The clash of ideas is the sound of freedom.” - Lady Bird Johnson

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