CLASH


Meaning of CLASH in English

■ verb

1》 (of opposing groups) meet and come into violent conflict.

↘have a forceful disagreement.

2》 be incompatible.

3》 (of colours) appear discordant when placed together.

4》 (of dates or events) occur inconveniently at the same time.

5》 strike (cymbals) together, producing a loud discordant sound.

■ noun

1》 an instance of ~ing.

2》 a loud discordant sound.

Derivatives

~er noun

Origin

C16: imitative.

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