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clash

1 of 2verb
/klæʃ/
Forms:clashes,clashing,clashed,clashed
1

to be different from each other, resulting in incompatibility or disagreement

  • Their personalities clash, as they have opposing views on almost every topic.
  • His values clashed with the company's culture, leading to tension in the workplace.
  • Can you please explain why your actions clash with our team's objectives?
  • Their interests clashed when they realized they were competing for the same promotion.
Synonyms:
collidejar
2

to hit cymbals together, creating a loud, harsh noise

transitive
  • The musician clashed the cymbals dramatically during the climax of the performance.
  • The percussionist clashed the cymbals in perfect time with the marching band.
  • During the parade, they clashed the cymbals to energize the crowd.
  • The conductor signaled for the percussionist to clash the cymbals for emphasis.
  • She clashed the cymbals loudly, adding intensity to the orchestra’s finale.
Synonyms:
collide
3

to strongly and publicly argue or disagree with someone

  • The two politicians clashed during the debate over healthcare policies.
  • They clashed over how to divide the responsibilities for the project.
  • The manager clashed with his employees about the new company rules.
  • Activists clashed with authorities over environmental regulations.
  • The siblings often clashed about who should take care of their parents.
4

(of colors, patterns, or styles) to not look attractive together

  • The bright green shirt clashed with her orange skirt.
  • His striped tie clashed with the polka-dotted suit.
  • The bold wallpaper clashed with the patterned carpet in the room.
  • The colors in her painting clashed, creating a jarring effect.
  • Their mismatched outfits clashed horribly during the photoshoot.
5

to occur at the same time as something else, causing conflict or inconvenience

  • I can't attend both the wedding and the business conference because they clash on the same weekend.
  • I had to reschedule my doctor's appointment because it clashed with my daughter's school play.
  • The concert clashes with the football game, causing fans to decide which to attend.
  • The two classes clashed on the schedule, making it impossible to take both.
  • The rehearsal clashes with my shift at work, so I can’t make it.