Meaning & use
Clashing
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Coming into conflict, disagreement, or violent collision; also, describing colors or patterns that look unpleasant together.
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The two political factions have been clashing over the new budget for weeks.
She realized her striped shirt was clashing with her plaid skirt.
A note on using this word
'Clashing' extends from the literal sound of metal objects striking together to describe abstract conflicts, from scheduling clashes to clashing personalities.
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