Standard Lemma guide

clashing

adj · noun · verb · 7 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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  • CMU ARPABET: K L AE1 SH IH0 NG Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

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adj

Meaning 1

conflicting, contrasting, or contrary; inconsonant, incompatible, or irreconcilable

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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adj

Meaning 2

mismatched, inharmonious, discordant or dissonant, not fitting well together (especially in regards to aesthetics, colors, clothing, or sounds)

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adj

Meaning 3

adverse or antagonistic; disagreeing or opposing

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adj

Meaning 4

Producing a clash or series of clashes.

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noun

Meaning 5

A clash; the sound or action of clashing; violent collision.

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verb

Meaning 6

present participle and gerund of clash

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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adjective satellite

Meaning 7

sharply and harshly discordant

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • clashing interests of loggers and conservationists
  • clashing colors

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History

Etymology

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Real reading context

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