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clashes

NOUN

disagreement or fight, often brief

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argument battle brawl conflict confrontation crash dispute encounter fracas melee misunderstanding rift riot showdown skirmish

STRONG

affray break broil brush bump collision concussion discord discordance disharmony embroilment engagement fray impact jam jar jolt jump opposition row rumpus run-in rupture scrap scrimmage set-to shock smash wallop

WEAK

difference of opinion donnybrook have a go at each other mix up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement calm concord harmony peace truce

STRONG

compatibility

VERB

hit with a loud noise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

collide smash

STRONG

bang bump clang clank clatter crash grate grind jangle jar jolt prang rattle scrap scrimmage shock wallop

Antonyms

STRONG

agree harmonize

WEAK

match

VERB

fight about, often verbally

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argue battle contend differ disagree encounter feud quarrel try wrangle

STRONG

brawl buck combat conflict fret gall grapple grate row war

WEAK

bang heads cross swords mix it up raise Cain

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abstain agree consent give in harmonize make peace retreat surrender

STRONG

make happy please

WEAK

match

VERB

do not match

Synonyms

STRONGEST

differ

STRONG

conflict contrast disaccord discord disharmonize mismatch

WEAK

be dissimilar not go with

Antonyms

STRONG

agree

WEAK

match

Example Sentences

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Despite the clashes, Washington and Tehran appear eager to avoid a return to full-scale war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

This results in multiple clashes, but little change in the unequal balance of power.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The mayor of Newark has imposed a curfew around an immigration detention center in New Jersey after a series of intense clashes between protesters and police.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Petro’s tenure was defined by clashes with Trump, a state takeover of healthcare, and labor-market revisions popular with Cepeda’s base, including a 23% minimum-wage increase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

When I reached the office, members were there with reports of clashes in other parts of the district.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison