Clashes: meaning, definitions and examples

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clashes

 

[ ˈklæʃɪz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

violent

A violent confrontation or skirmish.

Synonyms

conflict, fight, scuffle, skirmish

Examples of usage

  • There were clashes between the protesters and the police during the demonstration.
  • The clashes between rival gangs resulted in several injuries and arrests.
Context #2 | Verb

opinions

To come into conflict or disagreement.

Synonyms

conflict, contradict, differ, disagree

Examples of usage

  • His ideas clashed with the traditional beliefs of the community.
  • The two politicians clashed over the proposed policy changes.

Translations

Translations of the word "clashes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conflitos

🇮🇳 संघर्ष

🇩🇪 Konflikte

🇮🇩 bentrok

🇺🇦 зіткнення

🇵🇱 starcia

🇯🇵 衝突

🇫🇷 conflits

🇪🇸 choques

🇹🇷 çatışmalar

🇰🇷 충돌

🇸🇦 صدامات

🇨🇿 střety

🇸🇰 strety

🇨🇳 冲突

🇸🇮 spopadi

🇮🇸 árekstrar

🇰🇿 қақтығыстар

🇬🇪 შეჭიდება

🇦🇿 toqquşmalar

🇲🇽 choques

Word origin

The word 'clashes' originated from the Middle English word 'clashen' meaning to make a noise, which can be traced back to the Old English word 'clæscan'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of conflict or disagreement. The modern usage of 'clashes' reflects its history of describing clashes in opinions or physical confrontations.

See also: clash, clashing.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,012, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.