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collide Synonyms

Another word for collide

Choosing another word for collide depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To strike or bump violently against another moving or stationary object.

Usage Example

"Two commuter trains were delayed after a delivery truck collided with a low railway bridge."

Strongest
crash
Strong
smash
bump
impact
slam
Weak
jolt

• verb (Context 2)

To come into sharp conflict, opposition, or disagreement (especially of ideas, interests, or schedules).

Usage Example

"During the town hall meeting, traditional preservationist values collided with proposals for rapid commercial development."

Strongest
clash
conflict
Strong
jar
disagree
Weak
diverge

Opposites of collide

The opposite of collide shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

harmonize
agree
miss
align
avoid
dodge
coincide
concur
See all opposites of collide

• Nearby Words

collegian
collegiate
collegiately
collide
collider
collie
collier

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Collide. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/collide
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