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Meaning of the word clash in English

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clash

US /klæʃ/
UK /klæʃ/
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Noun

1.

a short, loud, ringing sound, typically made by two metal objects striking together

Example:
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The swords met with a loud clash.
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We heard the clash of cymbals from the orchestra.
Synonym:
clangclankcrashrattlejingle
2.

a serious disagreement or conflict between two or more people or groups

Example:
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There was a clash of opinions during the meeting.
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The two cultures were in clash over their traditions.
Synonym:
conflictdisagreementdisputeconfrontationaltercation
3.

a situation in which two events happen at the same time, making it difficult to attend both

Example:
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I have a clash between my doctor's appointment and the meeting.
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The concert dates had a clash with the festival.
Synonym:
overlapconflictcollisionconcurrence

Verb

1.

to make a loud, ringing sound, typically by striking together

Example:
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The empty bottles clashed together in the bag.
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The cymbals clashed loudly as the music reached its climax.
Synonym:
clangclankcrashrattlejingle
2.

to be in serious disagreement or conflict

Example:
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Their personalities often clash.
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The new policy clashes with existing regulations.
Synonym:
conflictdisagreecontenddifferoppose
3.

to occur at the same time, making it difficult or impossible to attend both

Example:
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My two appointments clash, so I need to reschedule one.
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The two major sporting events clashed on the same weekend.
Synonym:
overlapconflictcoincidecollide
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