CLASH (WITH) Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

clash (with)

verb

Definition of clash (with)

as in to fight

to oppose (someone) in physical conflict the Iroquois often clashed with the other Native American nations in the region

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Dado is, though, as dedicated an avant-guardist as Chicago theater has seen, and there are times when that impulse to lean into symbolism fights a play heavily reliant on empathy and realism.

— Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Decisions on how to fight the Knowles fire were driven by the desire to prevent the spread of cheatgrass and protect sage-grouse habitat and a downwind community, the report said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of fight

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His unit helped limit the Colts’ rushing attack to just 105 yards, and the defensive line battled against a young offensive line to affect quarterback Daniel Jones all day.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
The Hurricanes tried to battle back, and Mensah tossed a second touchdown to Barkate on a 1-yard pass.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of battle

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Opponents argue the expansion would significantly increase carbon emissions and undermine Massachusetts' efforts to combat climate change.

— Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
In other words, far away from shoreline trash traps and volunteer beach cleanups that tend to be the focus of efforts to combat plastic pollution.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

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