clash
Meaning
A clash refers to a significant and often violent confrontation or conflict between opposing forces, ideas, or interests, typically characterized by a lack of resolution and the potential for escalation. It may manifest in various contexts, including soci
💡 The term "clash" can imply a more intense and direct confrontation than related terms such as "disagreement" or "debate," which may suggest a more civil exchange of views; it is often used in contexts involving conflict or competition.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
At
the
weekly
planning
meeting
a
clash
emerged
between
two
colleagues
over
the
project's
priorities
.
One
maintained
that
immediate
customer
requests
should
dictate
the
agenda
,
while
the
other
insisted
on
preserving
long
-
term
strategic
goals
.
Their
exchange
remained
measured
yet
pointed
,
and
the
manager
asked
them
to
articulate
the
potential
risks
of
each
approach
in
concise
terms
.
After
a
brief
consultation
they
agreed
a
compromise
that
allocated
time
for
urgent
tasks
without
abandoning
research
.
By
the
end
of
the
hour
the
team
had
drafted
a
practical
plan
that
balanced
both
perspectives
and
eased
the
initial
tension
.
Common Phrases
ideological clash
cultural clash
clash of interests
Synonyms
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