Synonyms for

Collide

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

Definition

to come together with forceful impact; to clash

Synonyms & similar words

clash jar crash smash hit ram bump clash bang strike jolt meet converge encounter conflict impinge pound slam rear-end t-bone

Synonyms by register

Formal

impact clash crash impinge

Informal

smash bang slam hit

Literary

jar jostle rendezvous

Antonyms

avoid miss diverge separate yield evade

Common collocations

  • collide with
  • collide head-on
  • collide violently
  • collide and crash
  • collide into
  • collide with each other
  • collide with a vehicle

Word family

noun collision
verb collide
adjective colliding

Usage note

While 'collide' can refer to a forceful impact, it is also used figuratively to describe conflicting ideas or personalities. Ensure the context clearly indicates whether a physical or abstract collision is meant.

Example sentences

  1. The two cars will collide if they don't stop.
  2. The train is going to collide with the truck.
  3. The soccer ball will collide with the fence.
  4. The two friends will collide in the hallway.
  5. The waves will collide against the rocks.

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