Synonyms for

Collisions

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

Definition

Collisions refer to the impact or crash between two or more objects.

Synonyms & similar words

collision hit crashes accidents wrecks smashes impacts hits collides fender-benders piles-up rams bumps knocks strikes clashes encounters confrontations offenses combats fights battles

Synonyms by register

Formal

impacts confrontations conflicts clashes

Informal

crashes bang-ups smash-ups pile-ups

Literary

encounters jostlings

Antonyms

agreement harmony accord peace concord cooperation noninterference

Common collocations

  • head-on collisions
  • traffic collisions
  • car collisions
  • violent collisions
  • minor collisions
  • major collisions
  • avoid collisions
  • prevent collisions

Word family

noun collision
verb collide
adjective collisional

Usage note

While 'collisions' can refer to physical impacts, it is also used metaphorically for disagreements or clashes of ideas. Be mindful of the context to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The collisions on the highway caused a lot of damage to the vehicles involved.
  2. The collisions between the atoms create energy.
  3. The collisions of the particles can be studied in a physics lab.
  4. The collisions between the soccer players were accidental but painful.
  5. The collisions between the planets can have catastrophic consequences.

Quotes

  • "In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order." - Carl Jung
  • "In the collision between the remoteness of the passions and the obscurity of the public good, the private conscience may be bewildered." - Benjamin Disraeli
  • "The collision between the Obama view of the world and the American view of the world is fast approaching." - Mitt Romney

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