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Definition clash in British English

clash verb

verb
/klæʃ/
1

to argue very angrily with someone

Example

Morgan clashed with editors over whether to publish the story.

Synonyms and related words
argue argue the toss bandy words
2

if two groups of people clash, they suddenly start fighting with each other

Example

Angry students clashed with riot police in Miami yesterday.

Synonyms and related words
fight wrestle clash
3

if two events clash, they happen at the same time, so that you cannot be present at both of them

Example

The conference dates clash with John's wedding.

Synonyms and related words
go together coincide go with
4

if two colours, patterns etc clash, they do not look good together

Example

His T-shirt clashed with his shorts.

Synonyms and related words
look awful clash be no oil painting
5

if two teams or players clash, they play an important game or competition against each other

Example

The two teams clashed in the third round of the cup.

Synonyms and related words
play race meet
6

if two metal objects clash, or if you clash them, they hit each other and make a loud sound

Synonyms and related words
bang beep blare
Definition clash in British English