Synonyms of clashed

clashed

verb

past tense of clash

as in collided

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

• collided
• conflicted
• disagreed
• differed
• jarred
• discorded
• disaccorded
• combated
• battled
• fought
• engaged
• warred (against)
• dissented
• chafed
• jangled
• galled
• grated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• matched
• fitted
• blended
• accorded
• agreed
• concurred
• corresponded
• coincided
• harmonized
• conformed (to or with)
• assented

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clashed

That's where authorities broke up confrontations and made some arrests after supporters from both sides clashed. — J.d. Miles, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Caruso made headlines in early 2025 as DeSantis and Republican lawmakers clashed over immigration legislation. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Since taking office, Curtis has alleged election irregularities, accused county employees of sabotage and repeatedly clashed with county leadership. — Drew Askeland, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026

When DeSantis clashed with House Republican leadership, Caruso stood by him, casting the lone Republican vote against a legislative immigration enforcement package that conflicted with the governor’s agenda. — Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The record labels’ personas and allies clashed in what came to be known as the battle between the East and West Coast rap worlds. — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa clashed with the head of state energy company Eskom over the speed of opening the national power grid to private operators, pitting the government’s flagship energy reform against warnings of bondholder shock. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Rowling herself has repeatedly clashed publicly with stars of the original Harry Potter films over the issue, with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint all publicly rejecting her views and Rowling firing back. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026

The two sides have already clashed over basic questions, like which staff should be included in the bargaining unit, a person familiar with the situation said. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026