clash
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/klaΚ/
English
Definitions
noun
- A loud sound, like the crashing together of metal objects.βI heard a clash from the kitchen, and rushed in to find the cat had knocked over some pots and pans.β
- A skirmish, a hostile encounter.
- A match; a game between two sides.
- An angry argument
verb
- To make a clashing sound.βThe cymbals clashed.β
- To cause to make a clashing sound.
- To come into violent conflict.βFans from opposing teams clashed on the streets after the game.β
- To argue angrily.
Related words
Synonyms
clankclangclangourclangorjanglecrashcollidefrictionencounterskirmishbrushjarclangoringbumpimpactconcussion