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clashes

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkɫæʃɪz// UK //klˈæʃɪz// clash·es

n. a strong disagreement or conflict between people, groups, or ideas. You use this when two sides cannot agree and the situation feels tense or heated.

n. a serious disagreement or conflict, often involving opposing views, interests, or personalities. Frequently used in the plural to describe recurring tensions within a group or system.


SIMPLE

There are many clashes between the two teams.

CONTEXTUAL

Political clashes between the parties delayed the vote for weeks.

COMPLEX

The novel explores the deep cultural clashes that arise when traditional values meet modern urban life.

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