clash

/klaʃ//klæʃ/

noun

1
A loud sound, like the crashing together of metal objects.
“I heard a clash from the kitchen, and rushed in to find the cat had knocked over some pots and pans.”
2
A skirmish, a hostile encounter.
3
A match; a game between two sides.
4
An angry argument
5
Opposition; contradiction; such as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes etc.
“a clash of beliefs”
6
A combination of garments that do not look good together, especially because of conflicting colours.
“She was wearing a horrible clash of red and orange.”
7
An instance of restarting the game after a "dead ball", where it is dropped between two opposing players, who can fight for possession.
8
Chatter; gossip; idle talk.

1
To make a clashing sound.
“The cymbals clashed.”
2
To cause to make a clashing sound.
3
To come into violent conflict.
“Fans from opposing teams clashed on the streets after the game.”
4
To argue angrily.
5
(in games or sports) To face each other in an important game.
6
(of clothes, decor, colours) To fail to look good together; to contrast unattractively; to fail to harmonize.
“The hotel room was ugly, and the wallpaper clashed with the carpet.”
7
(of events) To coincide, to happen at the same time, thereby rendering it impossible to attend all.
“I can't come to your wedding because it clashes with a friend's funeral.”
8
To chatter or gossip.

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