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Meanings of clash in English

Catalan
estrèpit
Spanish
estrépito

A loud resonant repeating noise.

      estrèpit
      Portuguese
      conflito
      Catalan
      batussa
      Spanish
      escaramuza

      A minor short-term fight.

            conflito
            Portuguese
            chocar-se
            Catalan
            topar
            Spanish
            topar

            Be incompatible; be or come into conflict.

                  chocar-se

                  A state of conflict between persons.

                        Usage of clash in English
                        1
                        But a possible clash between Christians and Muslims was prevented, police said.
                        The Irish Times
                        2
                        The government also imposed a ban on social media after that clash.
                        Radio NZ
                        3
                        A violent clash between civilians and police broke out as a result.
                        The South African
                        4
                        A spokeswoman said: It's not really a clash with the Terracotta Army.
                        The Guardian
                        5
                        Twenty protesters and nine officers were injured in the clash, police said.
                        Reuters
                        6
                        However, surly influences indicate minor problems relating to a clash of wills.
                        The South African
                        7
                        However, there could be a clash between romance and work or school.
                        The South African
                        8
                        Ireland's Six Nations clash with France looks set to be called off.
                        Independent.ie
                        9
                        But Mr Arbiter said he didn't believe the diary clash was deliberate.
                        News.com.au
                        10
                        Watch: Nigeria vs Argentina: What happened during their last World Cup clash?
                        The South African
                        11
                        The station said the clash occurred in an area notorious for banditry.
                        The Irish Times
                        12
                        After the race Patten said: I had to clash on numerous occasions.
                        The Guardian
                        13
                        It's possible that a minor clash of opinions will require specific responses.
                        The South African
                        14
                        Eritrean and Ethiopian forces clash in the western border region of Badme.
                        Reuters
                        15
                        For a graphic on India China border clash in the Galwan Valley:
                        Reuters
                        16
                        Top News Obama budget sets up election-year clash with Republicans Posted Mar.
                        Reuters
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                        Clash through the time
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                        Common
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                        Common
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