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Clash (Verb)

Be incompatible; be or come into conflict; "These colors clash".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Their personalities would inevitably clash if they were forced to work together.
The dark and light colors on the logo might clash if not balanced correctly.
Their strong wills would always clash in meetings and discussions.
The old and modern architectural styles clash in the museum's new extension.
Their contrasting lifestyles might clash if they decided to move in together.

Crash together with violent impact; "The cars collided"; "Two meteors clashed".

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The two cars clash head-on in the middle of the intersection.
The fragile vase and the metal tray clash on the floor, resulting in shattered pieces.
The two rival gangs clash in the abandoned alleyway late at night.
During the intense storm, the lightning bolts clash in the dark sky.
The helicopter blades clash with the low-hanging tree branches, causing a loud screech.

Disagree violently; "We clashed over the new farm policies".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The two neighbours began to clash over the fence they shared between their properties.
She and her sister clashed over their parents' inheritance immediately after the funeral.
Their opposing views on global warming made the professor and student clash in the seminar debate.
Her best friend and she clashed over what college to attend after high school graduation day.
The colleagues clashed during the business meeting over the best marketing strategy.