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clash

 

[ klæʃ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

video game

A conflict or disagreement between two opposing groups or individuals.

Synonyms

conflict, confrontation, disagreement

Examples of usage

  • There was a clash between the two rival gangs in the game.
  • The clash between the players resulted in chaos in the virtual world.
Context #2 | Noun

music

A combination of different musical elements that do not seem to fit together.

Synonyms

blend, fusion, mixture

Examples of usage

  • The song had a clash of styles that made it unique.
  • The clash of genres in the music created an interesting sound.
Context #3 | Verb

metalworking

To come into violent conflict.

Synonyms

battle, collide, fight

Examples of usage

  • The metal pieces clashed together in the forge.
  • The swords clashed loudly in the heat of battle.

Translations

Translations of the word "clash" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conflito

🇮🇳 संघर्ष

🇩🇪 Konflikt

🇮🇩 bentrokan

🇺🇦 зіткнення

🇵🇱 starcie

🇯🇵 衝突 (しょうとつ)

🇫🇷 confrontation

🇪🇸 choque

🇹🇷 çatışma

🇰🇷 충돌 (chungdol)

🇸🇦 تصادم

🇨🇿 střet

🇸🇰 zrážka

🇨🇳 冲突 (chōngtū)

🇸🇮 spopad

🇮🇸 árekstur

🇰🇿 қақтығыс

🇬🇪 დაჯახება

🇦🇿 toqquşma

🇲🇽 choque

Etymology

The word 'clash' originated from the Middle English word 'clashen' which means 'to make a loud, harsh noise'. It has been used since the 16th century to describe conflicts or disagreements, and later expanded to include musical and other contexts. The word 'clash' is often associated with confrontation and the clash of ideas or styles.

See also: clashes, clashing.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,678, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.