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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His reign at the 7-Eleven empire came to an end in 2016, when he resigned following a boardroom clash with U.S. investor Third Point, a rare example of U.S.-style shareholder activism intruding into Japanese boardrooms.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
The clash was widely reported in Iraqi and Arab media and generated speculation about the identity of the combatants.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
The top candidates in California’s wide-open race for governor took the stage Wednesday night in a Los Angeles debate that began politely but quickly devolved into another raucous clash.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Before flying to Rome, Rubio said the trip had been planned before the clash, "and obviously we had some stuff that happened".
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Now and then a door slammed with the deep clash of iron on iron.
From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong
