Sekirov Dictionary

clash

/ˈklæʃ/

noun 9
verb 9
forms 6
phrases 1

noun9

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A skirmish, a hostile encounter.
- Protesters took to the streets and stormed federal buildings. At least 77 people died in violent clashes between protesters and police and then-Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli was forced to resign. — 2026
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match; a game between two sides.
- But they ran out of time and inspiration as Les Bleus set up a deserved semi-final clash with Wales. — 2011
Opposition; contradiction; such as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes etc.
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A combination of garments that do not look good together, especially because of conflicting colours.
- She was wearing a horrible clash of red and orange.
An angry argument.
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A loud sound, like the crashing together of metal objects; a crash.
- I heard a clash from the kitchen, and rushed in to find the cat had knocked over some pots and pans.
An instance of restarting the game after a "dead ball", where it is dropped between two opposing players, who can fight for possession.
(Scotland) Chatter; gossip; idle talk.
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(dialect, no longer used) A heavy fall (of rain); heavy rain.
- T' taties offer't ta be a grand crop et forend, bet then seea mitch clash an caald wes again em, an thaev tean up varra smo, […] — 1887

verb9

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To come into violent conflict.
- Fans from opposing teams clashed on the streets after the game.
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To argue angrily.
- My parents often clashed about minor things, such as the cleaning or shopping rota.
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To fail to look good together; to contrast unattractively; to fail to harmonize.
- You can't wear that shirt! It clashes with your trousers.
- The hotel room was ugly, and the wallpaper clashed with the carpet.
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To coincide, to happen at the same time, thereby rendering it impossible to attend all.
- I can't come to your wedding because it clashes with a friend's funeral.
- I wanted to take German, but it clashed with art on the timetable.
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To face each other in an important game.
- The veteran American legend claims he and Welsh two-weight world champion Calzaghe will clash on 20 September, probably at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas. — 2008
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To make a clashing sound.
- The cymbals clashed.
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To cause to make a clashing sound.
- Thorfinn clashed his shield against Vallon's and swung his axe to hook Vallon's ankle. — 2012
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(slang) To play Clash Royale or Clash of Clans.
- Dude, are we clashing tonight?
- Let's clash before bedtime.
(Scotland) To chatter or gossip.

forms

clashed · clasht · clashing · clashes · clasheth · clashest

Phrases with clash

clash of the ash
hurling (the sport)

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