Pronunciation: /klæʃ/
noun a violent confrontation or struggle
A1 The clash of cymbals signaled the start of the parade.
A2 There was a clash between two rival gangs in the street.
B1 The clash of opinions led to a heated debate among the group.
B2 The clash between tradition and modernity is a common theme in literature.
C1 The clash of cultures can be both enriching and challenging.
C2 The clash of ideologies resulted in a political stalemate.
verb to come into violent conflict
A1 The colors of her outfit clashed with each other.
A2 The two teams clashed on the football field during the match.
B1 The company's new policies clashed with the employees' expectations.
B2 The politician clashed with the media over the controversial decision.
C1 The two countries clashed over the disputed territory, leading to tensions in the region.
C2 The artist's avant-garde style clashed with the traditional art world, sparking heated debates.
formal The clash between the two political parties resulted in heated debates during the parliamentary session.
informal There was a clash between the fans of the rival football teams at the stadium last night.
slang The clash between those two classmates was so intense, it was like watching a reality TV show.
figurative The clash of ideas in the boardroom led to a creative breakthrough for the company.
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