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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Band members were art school students and dropouts, like Glen Matlock from the Sex Pistols and Joe Strummer and Mick Jones from the Clash.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
In this situation, I think the Clash had it just about right when they sang “If I go, there will be trouble…And if I stay, it will be double.”
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
“We wanted to be this mishmash of the MC5, and the Clash, and Iggy, you know, all our favorite bands, but we did not sound like that,” says Volpe.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026
The band’s rambunctiousness heavily influenced many groups, including the Clash, the Sex Pistols, Nirvana, Metallica and the Cars.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
“Since, you know, the Clash isn’t around anymore.”
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
