clashing
verb
- 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.
noun
- 1
A clash; the sound or action of clashing; violent collision.
adjective
- 1
Conflicting, contrasting, or contrary; inconsonant, incompatible, or irreconcilable
- 2
Mismatched, inharmonious, discordant or dissonant, not fitting well together (especially in regards to aesthetics, colors, clothing, or sounds)
- 3
Adverse or antagonistic; disagreeing or opposing
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