CLASHES Synonyms: 120 Similar and Opposite Words

clashes 1 of 2

noun

plural of clash

as in skirmishes

a physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups a clash between rival gangs that resulted in some serious injuries

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truces

as in rattles

the loud sound made when metal strikes metal the clash of cymbals

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verb

present tense third-person singular of clash

as in conflicts

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

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Recent Examples of clashes

Noun

Several immigration enforcement operations in the US over the last year have resulted in fatalities –– with initial descriptions from authorities of clashes between agents and suspects later contradicted by video evidence. — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 8 July 2026 In 2017, al-Assir was convicted and sentenced to death for his role in the 2013 clashes that killed 18 soldiers, following a trial that lasted two years. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 The cancellation of the MOU was a campaign promise of Anutin’s government, capitalizing on a nationalist mood hardened by the clashes over land borders. — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Your 3rd House of Communication tightens as the vibrant Sun activates it and clashes with restrictive Saturn in your 12th House of Solitude. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026 Your relationship is a source of stress as the sun clashes with Saturn. — Usa Today, USA Today, 6 July 2026 The country also faces a vast economic divide between the capital of Lima and rural areas, where heavy protests and clashes with security forces killed over 60 people after Castillo was removed from office. — Reuters, NBC news, 4 July 2026 Sistan-Baluchistan, which borders Pakistan and Afghanistan, has long seen clashes between security forces, insurgents and drug smugglers. — Alex Sundby, CBS News, 30 June 2026 There also were clashes between James’ Cleveland Cavaliers and Curry’s Golden State Warriors. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 June 2026

Verb

Getting things done may be harder than usual when the sun clashes with Neptune. — Usa Today, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Nader is set to play Selene, a captain of the Zuma Beach Lifeguards, who often clashes with Amell's character, Hobie Buchannon, her fellow co-captain. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026 Just be mindful when Venus clashes with Pluto retrograde on June 17 — attraction can turn into obsession if power dynamics (or boundaries) are off. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 Azure Blue Azure blue also clashes with the warm, 3000K, soft white bulb that most of us prefer for a relaxing soak. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 9 May 2026 Matty is a blustering, blue-collar Bostonian who sees himself as the unequivocal boss of the house and frequently clashes with his liberal niece Blaire, an outspoken college student who often finds herself at odds with her more traditional-minded relatives. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clashes

Noun

Negotiations have yet to produce a major breakthrough as skirmishes over the Strait continued this week.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
The skirmishes date back to shortly after Haaland’s arrival at Manchester City in July 2022.

— Jack Lang, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of skirmishes

Noun

Jigs with rattles are most productive and a big, active trailer is the way to go in muddy water.

— David A. Brown, Outdoor Life, 1 July 2026
The seeds are loose and clatter around inside the pods, giving baptisia the name rattleweed, as children once used the seedpods as rattles.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 May 2026

Definition of rattles

Verb

Olathe Schools also agreed to revise or remove any policies, guidance or website content that conflicts with the department’s interpretations of Title IX and Kansas law.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
In an oppositional reading of a media text, the audience comprehends that the message conflicts with or contradicts their personal experiences of society.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026

Definition of conflicts

Noun

Another takeover involving more than 300 teens happened on Saturday at the boardwalk in University City, where multiple fights broke out.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
The fights about data centers can often take the form of collisions between companies and community members.

— Laura Mullenbach, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of fights

Noun

Layered pendant necklaces, rings and a slim bracelet completed the look.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
The University of Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes a pair with Super Bowl rings from the Chiefs, and one of the school’s greatest quarterbacks.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026

Definition of rings

Verb

After Weyland-Yutani’s spaceship collides with Prodigy City, Wendy and the other hybrids encounter mysterious life forms more terrifying than anyone could have ever imagined.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 9 July 2026
But away from the mindless, mechanical checklists of proxy rating firms Glass Lewis and ISS, this reflexive reflex collides with the messy reality of business building and actual leadership, not to mention genuine business performance.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026

Definition of collides

Noun

By the time Apple wins its lawsuit against OpenAI, the decisive battles in the war might already be over.

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 July 2026
Against Brazil, Solbakken’s side worked hard to leave their physically intimidating centre-forwards in one-on-one battles for long passes in behind.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026