clash

To clash is to disagree or be in conflict.

(verb)

An example of clash is for two opposing candidates to discuss a sensitive political issue.

To clash means to hit metallic objects together.

(verb)

An example of clash is for two swords to hit together.

The definition of a clash is a loud metallic bang, or a sharp disagreement.

(noun)

An example of a clash is the sound of cymbals hitting.
An example of a clash is two opposing football teams playing for the championship.

See clash in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb

to collide or strike together with a loud, harsh, metallic noise
1. to come into conflict; disagree sharply
2. to fail to harmonize: colors that clash

Origin: echoic

transitive verb

to strike together with a loud, harsh, metallic noise

noun

See clash in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb clashed, clash·ing, clash·es

verb, intransitive

To collide with a loud, harsh, usually metallic noise: cymbals clashing.
To come into conflict; be in opposition: factions that clashed on a tax increase; an eyewitness account that clashed with published reports.
To create an unpleasant visual impression when placed together: colors that clash.

verb, transitive

To strike together with a loud, harsh, metallic noise.

noun

A loud, harsh noise, such as that made by two metal objects in collision.
A conflict, as between opposing or irreconcilable ideas. See Synonyms at discord.
An encounter between hostile forces; a battle or skirmish.

Origin:

Origin: Imitative

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