clashing

verb

  1. 1

    To make a clashing sound.

    The cymbals clashed.
  2. 2

    To cause to make a clashing sound.

  3. 3

    To come into violent conflict.

    Fans from opposing teams clashed on the streets after the game.
  4. 4

    To argue angrily.

  5. 5

    (in games or sports) To face each other in an important game.

  6. 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. 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. 8

    To chatter or gossip.

noun

  1. 1

    A clash; the sound or action of clashing; violent collision.

adjective

  1. 1

    Conflicting, contrasting, or contrary; inconsonant, incompatible, or irreconcilable

  2. 2

    Mismatched, inharmonious, discordant or dissonant, not fitting well together (especially in regards to aesthetics, colors, clothing, or sounds)

  3. 3

    Adverse or antagonistic; disagreeing or opposing

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