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clashed

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɫæʃt// UK //klˈæʃt// clashed

v. to disagree strongly or have a serious argument. It can also describe things that do not look good together, like colors that are too different.

v. to come into conflict or be in strong opposition. Often describes incompatible colors, patterns, or schedules, as well as physical or verbal confrontations.


SIMPLE

The two politicians clashed over the new tax law.

CONTEXTUAL

The bright orange curtains clashed with the purple carpet, making the room look very messy.

COMPLEX

Protesters and police clashed in the city center after the controversial verdict was announced, leading to several arrests and a city-wide curfew.

Synonyms
Usage

Often takes the preposition 'with' when describing incompatibility or 'over' when describing the subject of a disagreement.

Pitfall

The colors clashed themselves.The colors clashed.When used to describe visual incompatibility, the verb is intransitive and does not take a reflexive object.

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