Synonyms for

Collided

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

Definition

to crash into something with force

Synonyms & similar words

collide clash jar crash smash hit ram bang bump clash smack slam wreck dash impinge meet converge encounter strike impact thud thump knock

Synonyms by register

Formal

impacted crashed converged collided with

Informal

smashed into bumped into ran into hit

Literary

shattered against met head-on clashed

Antonyms

avoided missed separated diverged dodged sidestepped

Common collocations

  • collided with each other
  • collided head-on
  • collided with a
  • collided in
  • collided with a truck
  • collided with a car
  • collided with a wall

Word family

noun collision
verb collide
adjective colliding

Usage note

While 'collided' often implies a forceful impact, it can also be used for less severe impacts. It is typically used for physical objects or vehicles.

Example sentences

  1. The two cars collided at the intersection.
  2. The football players collided on the field.
  3. The airplane collided with a bird.
  4. The skateboarder collided with a pedestrian.
  5. The cyclist collided with a parked car.

Quotes

  • I collided with destiny, but she threw me to the ground
  • We collided, and I fell for you.
  • Two worlds collided, and they could never tear us apart.

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