clash

Definition

  • n. a state of conflict between persons
  • n. a state of conflict between colors
  • v. be incompatible; be or come into conflict
  • v. disagree violently

Word forms

Past participle
clashed
Past tense
clashed
Present participle
clashing
Third person singular
clashes

Example sentences

  1. n.

    There was a loud clash when the two cars collided at the intersection.

  2. vi.

    Their opinions often clash during meetings, making it hard to reach a decision.

  3. vt.

    The teacher asked the students to clash their cymbals together to create a rhythm.

  4. n.

    The experiment involved a clash of particles to observe their interactions.