clash
Usage
What are other ways to say clash?
The noun clash implies a direct and sharp collision between opposing parties, efforts, interests, etc.: a clash of opinions. Struggle implies vigorous bodily effort or violent exertion: a hand-to-hand struggle. A brush is a brief encounter or skirmish: a brush with the law.
Example Sentences
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Fast-rising Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko has been racking up a lot of firsts in recent months, with a clash against a world number one on centre court at a Grand Slam the latest.
From Barron's
It is just another issue leaders are likely to clash over Thursday evening.
But the troops continued to move towards Kurdish-majority areas, raising the prospect of deadly clashes, and reportedly angering Washington.
From BBC
Napoli are reeling ahead of Sunday's clash with fierce rivals Juventus after more European disappointment left the Serie A title holders on the brink of being eliminated from the Champions League.
From Barron's
He has clashed with Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome H. Powell and threatened to fire him.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
