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

Trump has repeatedly pushed Powell to leave the board altogether after years of clashes over interest-rate policy. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Bolsonaro beyond Jair If elected, clashes with the judiciary are unlikely to end. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

Verb

Parents have clashed with district-leaders over transparency and communication concerns since they were appointed by TEA in March. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

Crystal gems, clashing patterned bases, and 3D textures make every nail its own tiny work of art. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing clash

• clash (with)