Synonyms of clash

clash 1 of 2

noun

1

as in skirmish

a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups

a clash between rival gangs that resulted in some serious injuries

Synonyms & Similar Words

• skirmish
• battle
• fight
• struggle
• tussle
• scuffle
• conflict
• brawl
• fray
• confrontation
• duel
• contest
• dustup
• scrimmage
• altercation
• fracas
• combat
• quarrel
• scrum
• dispute
• scrap
• pitched battle
• blows
• melee
• spat
• rough-and-tumble
• tangle
• hassle
• mix-up
• battle royal
• fisticuffs
• face-off
• punch-up
• slugfest
• fistfight
• squabble
• row
• joust
• ruckus
• affray
• donnybrook
• controversy
• ruction
• free-for-all
• tiff
• falling-out
• broil
• contretemps
• misunderstanding
• disagreement
• wrangle
• catfight
• cross fire
• grapple
• punch-out
• argument
• kickup
• argle-bargle
• handgrips
• argy-bargy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• truce

2

as in rattle

the loud sound made when metal strikes metal

the clash of cymbals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rattle
• ring
• thump
• clang
• clangor
• crunch
• whang
• clank
• crash
• clink
• ding-dong
• jingle
• peal
• tintinnabulation
• ping
• twang
• knell
• chime
• tang
• jangle
• plink
• tinkle
• clap
• clump
• crack
• chink
• clop
• clinkety-clank
• clunk
• clip-clop

clash

2 of 2

verb

ˈklash 

as in to conflict

to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably

the colors of your shirt and pants clash

a parent's idea of proper dress often clashes with a teenager's

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conflict
• collide
• differ
• disagree
• discord
• jar
• disaccord
• war (against)
• combat
• fight
• battle
• engage
• dissent
• chafe
• grate
• gall
• jangle

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• match
• fit
• conform (to or with)
• blend
• accord
• harmonize
• agree
• correspond
• coincide
• concur
• assent

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clash

Noun

Another Cornell study found that Connecticut police were called to nursing homes for resident-to-resident clashes more often than allegations of staff abuse, theft, and residents wandering away without supervision combined. — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026

England was knocked out of the World Cup in painful fashion on Wednesday, surrendering two goals in the final 15 minutes of its semifinal clash with Argentina. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 18 July 2026

Verb

With limited resources to contend with, the differing philosophies inevitably clashed and created a situation where Zelensky had to choose between the two. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026

The harsh weather impacts some more than others, like Sheriff, whose health conditions clash with her outdoor work. — Nicole Pilsbury, Baltimore Sun, 16 July 2026

Phrases Containing clash

• clash (with)