Word Finder - clash

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A loud sound, like the crashing together of metal objects.

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I heard a clash from the kitchen, and rushed in to find the cat had knocked over some pots and pans.

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A skirmish, a hostile encounter.

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A match; a game between two sides.

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An angry argument

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Opposition; contradiction; such as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes etc.

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a clash of beliefs

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A combination of garments that do not look good together, especially because of conflicting colours.

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She was wearing a horrible clash of red and orange.

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An instance of restarting the game after a "dead ball", where it is dropped between two opposing players, who can fight for possession.

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Chatter; gossip; idle talk.

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To make a clashing sound.

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The cymbals clashed.

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To cause to make a clashing sound.

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To come into violent conflict.

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Fans from opposing teams clashed on the streets after the game.

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To argue angrily.

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(in games or sports) To face each other in an important game.

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(of clothes, decor, colours) To fail to look good together; to contrast unattractively; to fail to harmonize.

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The hotel room was ugly, and the wallpaper clashed with the carpet.

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(of events) To coincide, to happen at the same time, thereby rendering it impossible to attend all.

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I can't come to your wedding because it clashes with a friend's funeral.

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To chatter or gossip.