Synonyms of collide

collide

verb

kə-ˈlīd 

1

as in to clash

to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably

the candidate had a reputation as a maverick whose positions often collided with the party platform

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in to bump

to come into usually forceful contact with something

fortunately, I wasn't hurt when my bike collided with that fence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bump
• smash
• slam
• bang
• crash
• hit
• knock
• ram
• impinge
• impact
• strike
• swipe
• thud
• bash
• bounce
• scrape
• skip
• ricochet
• contact
• glance
• land
• rebound
• push
• jostle
• sweep
• brush
• graze
• kiss
• touch
• skim
• nudge
• carom
• shave
• clunk
• muscle
• bulldoze
• press

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• miss
• skirt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of collide

So defensive back Kennedy Urlacher came flying into the backfield and collided into Bulldogs quarterback Jayden Mandal, who fell out of the back of the end zone for a safety. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

In May, two jets collided during an air show in Idaho, but the pilots were able to safely eject. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Democratic leadership’s demand for party discipline collided this week with promises that the caucus has enough room for socialists and moderates, a harbinger of trouble next year if Democrats win the majority. — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2026

Officials said McConville collided with the driver’s side of the pickup and died from his injuries several days later. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026