clash
Third Person
clashes
Present Participle
clashing
Past Tense
clashed
Past Participle
clashed
1
to be different from each other, resulting in incompatibility or disagreement
- Their personalities clash, as they have opposing views on almost every topic.
- His values clashed with the company's culture, leading to tension in the workplace.
- Can you please explain why your actions clash with our team's objectives?
- Their interests clashed when they realized they were competing for the same promotion.
2
to hit cymbals together, creating a loud, harsh noise
transitive
- The musician clashed the cymbals dramatically during the climax of the performance.
- The percussionist clashed the cymbals in perfect time with the marching band.
- During the parade, they clashed the cymbals to energize the crowd.
- The conductor signaled for the percussionist to clash the cymbals for emphasis.
- She clashed the cymbals loudly, adding intensity to the orchestra’s finale.
Synonyms:
3
to strongly and publicly argue or disagree with someone
- The two politicians clashed during the debate over healthcare policies.
- They clashed over how to divide the responsibilities for the project.
- The manager clashed with his employees about the new company rules.
- Activists clashed with authorities over environmental regulations.
- The siblings often clashed about who should take care of their parents.
4
(of colors, patterns, or styles) to not look attractive together
- The bright green shirt clashed with her orange skirt.
- His striped tie clashed with the polka-dotted suit.
- The bold wallpaper clashed with the patterned carpet in the room.
- The colors in her painting clashed, creating a jarring effect.
- Their mismatched outfits clashed horribly during the photoshoot.
5
to occur at the same time as something else, causing conflict or inconvenience
- I can't attend both the wedding and the business conference because they clash on the same weekend.
- I had to reschedule my doctor's appointment because it clashed with my daughter's school play.
- The concert clashes with the football game, causing fans to decide which to attend.
- The two classes clashed on the schedule, making it impossible to take both.
- The rehearsal clashes with my shift at work, so I can’t make it.