clash (noun)

  • 11clash — [klæʃ] noun [C] I 1) a very angry argument or fight between two people or groups violent clashes between police and protesters[/ex] 2) a situation in which two people or things are so different that they cannot exist or work together a… …

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  • 12clash — 1. noun 1) clashes between armed gangs Syn: confrontation, skirmish, fight, battle, engagement, encounter, conflict 2) an angry clash Syn: argument, altercation, confrontation, shouting match; …

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  • 13clash — 1. noun 1) clashes between armed gangs Syn: fight, battle, confrontation, skirmish, engagement, encounter, conflict 2) clashes in parliament Syn: argument, altercation, confrontation …

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  • 14clash — 1. noun /ˈklɑːʃ,ˈklæʃ/ a) A loud sound. b) A skirmish, a hostile encounter. 2. verb /ˈklɑːʃ,ˈklæʃ/ a) to make a loud clash b) to come into conflict …

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  • 15clash — 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》… …

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  • 16clash — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. collide, conflict; disagree, dispute, differ, contend. n. collision, impact, concussion, conflict, disagreement. See impulse, contention, discord. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Collision] Syn. crash,… …

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  • 17clash — /klæʃ / (say klash) verb (i) 1. to make a loud, harsh noise. 2. to collide, especially noisily. 3. to conflict; disagree, as of temperaments, colours, etc. 4. to coincide unfortunately (especially of events). –verb (t) 5. to strike with a… …

  • 18Clash — /klæʃ/ (say klash) noun the, British punk and new wave rock group, formed in 1976 …

  • 19personality — noun 1 character ADJECTIVE ▪ bright, bubbly, extrovert (esp. BrE), jovial, lively, outgoing, sparkling, vibrant, vivacious ▪ …

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  • 20culture — noun 1 customs, ideas, beliefs, etc. ADJECTIVE ▪ ancient, primitive ▪ dominant ▪ modern, traditional ▪ patriarchal ▪ …

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