Synonyms of clash

clash 1 of 2

noun

1

as in skirmish

a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups

a clash between rival gangs that resulted in some serious injuries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• skirmish
• battle
• fight
• struggle
• tussle
• scuffle
• conflict
• brawl
• fray
• confrontation
• duel
• contest
• dustup
• scrimmage
• altercation
• fracas
• combat
• quarrel
• scrum
• dispute
• mêlée
• scrap
• pitched battle
• blows
• melee
• spat
• tangle
• rough-and-tumble
• hassle
• mix-up
• battle royal
• fisticuffs
• face-off
• punch-up
• slugfest
• fistfight
• squabble
• row
• joust
• ruckus
• affray
• donnybrook
• controversy
• ruction
• free-for-all
• tiff
• falling-out
• broil
• contretemps
• misunderstanding
• disagreement
• wrangle
• catfight
• cross fire
• grapple
• punch-out
• argument
• kickup
• argle-bargle
• handgrips
• argy-bargy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• truce

2

as in rattle

the loud sound made when metal strikes metal

the clash of cymbals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rattle
• ring
• thump
• clang
• clangor
• crunch
• whang
• clank
• crash
• clink
• ding-dong
• jingle
• peal
• tintinnabulation
• ping
• twang
• knell
• chime
• tang
• jangle
• plink
• tinkle
• clap
• clump
• crack
• chink
• clop
• clinkety-clank
• clunk
• clip-clop

clash

2 of 2

verb

ˈklash 

as in to conflict

to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably

the colors of your shirt and pants clash

a parent's idea of proper dress often clashes with a teenager's

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conflict
• collide
• differ
• disagree
• discord
• jar
• disaccord
• war (against)
• combat
• fight
• battle
• engage
• dissent
• chafe
• grate
• gall
• jangle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• match
• fit
• conform (to or with)
• blend
• accord
• harmonize
• agree
• correspond
• coincide
• concur
• assent

Examples of clash in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The clash of these planets brings out the skeletons in our closet and reveals jealousies. —Lisa Stardust, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024

Boston-area college campuses saw encampments, protests against Israel's policies and clashes with police in the spring. —Steph Solis, Axios, 20 Oct. 2024

Verb

While the Playboy jewelry collection was marketed without reference to the magazine’s adult themes, focusing solely on the logo as a fashion symbol, the association with adult content clashed with the deeply conservative values in Saudi Arabia. —Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024

Fans might find that hard to believe, having watched the couple clash over everything from Marissa’s military service to Ramses’ distain for condoms during their time outside the pods. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024

Phrases Containing clash

• clash (with)