clash
clash Lexical Profile
clash Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A sharp disagreement, conflict, or confrontation between opposing people, groups, or ideas.
"The council meeting ended in a heated clash over the proposed zoning regulations."
A loud, resonant, jarring sound made by hard or metallic objects striking together.
"A sudden clash of cymbals marked the dramatic climax of the symphony."
An incompatibility or discordant combination of colors, patterns, styles, or scheduled events.
"I had to miss the seminar because of a scheduling clash with my afternoon lecture."
• verb
To come into sharp conflict, disagreement, or opposition with someone or something.
"The two directors frequently clashed over the creative direction of the film."
To be incompatible or discordant in appearance, color, style, or scheduled time.
"That bright orange tie clashes terribly with your purple shirt."
To strike together or cause to strike together with a loud, harsh, metallic sound.
"The percussionist clashed the cymbals together at the end of the march."
• Rhymes for clash
Word Origin & Etymology
First recorded in the early 16th century, 'clash' is of imitative origin, likely blending the sounds and meanings of words like 'clap', 'crash', and 'dash' to mimic the loud, resonant impact of metal striking metal.