■ 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.