clashes
|clash/es|
/ˈklæʃɪz/
(clash)
conflict or disagreement
Etymology
'clash' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'clashen', where it was imitative (a word formed to imitate a sound).
'clash' changed from Middle English 'clashen' and eventually became the modern English word 'clash' with senses extending from physical striking to metaphorical conflict.
Initially, it meant 'to strike together (making a loud noise)', but over time it evolved to include the current meanings of 'come into conflict' or 'be discordant'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'clash': instances of conflict, disagreement, or violent encounters between groups or ideas.
There were several clashes between protesters and the police last night.
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Noun 2
plural of 'clash': cases where two things (e.g., colors, styles, opinions) are inharmonious or incompatible.
The clashes of color in the design make it hard to look at.
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Verb 1
third person singular present of 'clash': to come into conflict or disagreement (used with he/she/it).
He often clashes with his supervisor over minor issues.
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Last updated: 2026/01/03 19:41