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Another word for clashing

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Noun
      1. Lack of agreement among persons, groups, or things.
      2. Lack of concord; disagreement; dissension; conflict
      3. Tension or strife resulting from a lack of agreement; dissension.
      1. The position of the superior planet or the moon in this configuration.
      2. An opposed condition; resistance, contradiction, contrast, hostility, etc.
      3. A political party or an organized group opposed to the group, party, or government in power.
      1. Difference of opinion; disagreement.
      2. A difference of opinion; disagreement or, esp., discord as expressed in intense quarreling or wrangling, as within a group [dissension among party members]: often in dissension in the ranks, dissatisfaction with those in authority
    See also:

    disagreement

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Sentence Examples

  • Darian's voice carried over the sounds of clashing metal.

  • The interior was sleek and dark, clashing with the cherry red exterior.

  • Despite his urgency, Mr. Tim was immaculately dressed, his silvered hair clashing with features rendered youthful by multiple advanced cosmetic surgeries.

  • The war against the castles became a war against the palaces; and the system of government by consuls proved inefficient to control the clashing elements within the state.

  • The battles were silent, the swords clashing without the clang of steel she expected to hear.

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