Synonyms for

Clashes

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

Definition

a violent confrontation or disagreement

Synonyms & similar words

clangor skirmish clank brush friction clangour crash jar collide encounter clang clangoring clash conflicts battles fights disputes quarrels struggles scuffles melees altercations frays tussles combats wrangles rumbles skirmishes jousts standoffs contests showdowns face-offs

Synonyms by register

Formal

conflicts disagrees contrasts incompatibilities

Informal

bumps heads rubs the wrong way doesn't get along is at odds

Literary

contends jars wars

Antonyms

agrees harmonizes concurs cooperates aligns unites complements

Common collocations

  • color clashes
  • style clashes
  • clashes with
  • clashes violently
  • clashes over
  • clashes of opinion
  • clashes with the law

Word family

noun clash
verb clash
adjective clashing

Usage note

The word 'clashes' often implies a strong disagreement or conflict, whether between ideas, colors, or people. It can also refer to a physical fight.

Example sentences

  1. There were clashes between the police and the protesters.
  2. The two soccer teams had a clash on the field.
  3. The clash between the two sisters resulted in a broken vase.
  4. The political parties had a clash during the debate.
  5. The clash between the two armies lasted for hours.

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