Meaning of clash in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• A loud sound, like the crashing together of metal objects.

  Example: I heard a clash from the kitchen, and rushed in to find the cat had knocked over some pots and pans.

• A skirmish, a hostile encounter.

• A match; a game between two sides.

• An angry argument

• Opposition; contradiction; such as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes etc.

  Example: a clash of beliefs

• A combination of garments that do not look good together, especially because of conflicting colours.

  Example: She was wearing a horrible clash of red and orange.

• An instance of restarting the game after a "dead ball", where it is dropped between two opposing players, who can fight for possession.

• Chatter; gossip; idle talk.

verb

• To make a clashing sound.

  Example: The cymbals clashed.

• To cause to make a clashing sound.

• To come into violent conflict.

  Example: Fans from opposing teams clashed on the streets after the game.

• To argue angrily.

• (in games or sports) To face each other in an important game.

• (of clothes, decor, colours) To fail to look good together; to contrast unattractively; to fail to harmonize.

  Example: The hotel room was ugly, and the wallpaper clashed with the carpet.

• (of events) To coincide, to happen at the same time, thereby rendering it impossible to attend all.

  Example: I can't come to your wedding because it clashes with a friend's funeral.

• To chatter or gossip.