Clash ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Clash ( verb )

1. To come into violent conflict with.
2. To be incompatible or at odds with.

Origin:

Early 17th century (as a noun in the sense "noisy fight or conflict"): probably imitative.

Examples:

1. The protesters clashed with the police.
2. The two ideas clash with each other.
3. The colors of her outfit clash horribly.
4. The company"s new policy clashes with the workers" rights.
5. The army clashed with the rebels in the mountains.

(As a noun)

Clash ( noun )

1. To come into violent conflict with.
2. To be incompatible or at odds with.

Origin:

Early 17th century (as a noun in the sense "noisy fight or conflict"): probably imitative.

Examples:

1. The protesters clashed with the police.
2. The two ideas clash with each other.
3. The colors of her outfit clash horribly.
4. The company"s new policy clashes with the workers" rights.
5. The army clashed with the rebels in the mountains.