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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Beyond the disagreement over strategy and price, the two banks also clash over how UniCredit has managed to rally part of the shareholder base during the offer period.
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
Swiss voters appear to have rejected a high-stakes proposal to impose a hard constitutional cap on the country’s population, according to early projections, averting a potential diplomatic clash with the European Union.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
This could be a fascinating clash of styles, with Austria playing the high press under Ralf Rangnick and Jordan sitting in and playing on the counter.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
As a result, these influencers often clash with their local bishops, putting up resistance when told to rein in their posting.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
The two notes that create the ear-piercing clash are placed at a distance of eleven steps from one other: an E and the Et above it.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
