noun / verb
clash
KLASH/klˈæʃ/
A forceful collision between incompatible things.
The cymbals clash as the percussionist brings them forcefully together.
Etymology
Clash began as a verb for making a loud, sharp sound, either imitative or a blend of clap and crash. That noisy-impact sense extended to collisions and sharp conflicts without physical contact.
In context
modern Oracle decks that just kind of clash with the aesthetic of an older-style deck and I feel like this deck is going to actually complement or it certainly not clash with it
More examples
- Those bright colors clash with the patterned curtains.
- A sharp clash of cymbals ends the piece.
- Their schedules clashed, making a meeting impossible.
Forms
clash · clashes · clashed · clashing
Similar words
- conflict
- Conflict is a broad incompatibility or struggle; clash often suggests a direct sharp collision.