Clash Definition

clash
noun
  1. a loud resonant repeating noise; "he could hear the clang of distant bells"
  2. a state of conflict between persons
  3. a state of conflict between colors; "her dress was a disturbing clash of colors"
  4. a minor short-term fight
verb
  1. crash together with violent impact; "The cars collided"; "Two meteors clashed"
  2. be incompatible; be or come into conflict; "These colors clash"
  3. disagree violently; "We clashed over the new farm policies"

"Clash" in song lyrics

See how clash is used in real songs:

  • "Sooner or later the Gods and the Devils have to clash"
    Aceyalone — Bigger They Come
  • "Plague, cooperative super colony clash"
    Aesop Rock — Garbage
  • "Play your sympathy card till the misery clash"
    Aesop Rock — Shovel

Usage tips for "clash"

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