A clash happens when two things, like ideas or opinions, strongly disagree with each other.
When people are arguing about something, their ideas can have a big clash. For example, if your friend thinks you should go to the party tonight and you think it's too late, there might be a clash of opinions. Clashes can also happen between different cultures when customs and values conflict. For instance, some cultures consider it rude to eat with your hands while others see it as perfectly normal. These differences can lead to clashing behaviors in social situations.
How common is "clash"?
Word clash is considered uncommon in modern English. It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
A loud sound, like the crashing together of metal objects.
Example: I heard a clash from the kitchen, and rushed in to find the cat had knocked over some pots and pans.
A skirmish, a hostile encounter.
A match; a game between two sides.
An angry argument
Opposition; contradiction; such as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes etc.
Example: a clash of beliefs
A combination of garments that do not look good together, especially because of conflicting colours.
Example: She was wearing a horrible clash of red and orange.
An instance of restarting the game after a "dead ball", where it is dropped between two opposing players, who can fight for possession.
Chatter; gossip; idle talk.
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verb
To make a clashing sound.
Example: The cymbals clashed.
To cause to make a clashing sound.
To come into violent conflict.
Example: Fans from opposing teams clashed on the streets after the game.
To argue angrily.
(in games or sports) To face each other in an important game.
(of clothes, decor, colours) To fail to look good together; to contrast unattractively; to fail to harmonize.
Example: The hotel room was ugly, and the wallpaper clashed with the carpet.
(of events) To coincide, to happen at the same time, thereby rendering it impossible to attend all.
Example: I can't come to your wedding because it clashes with a friend's funeral.
