Clashed — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈklash/

Meaning & Definition of Clashed

Clashed (verb)

  1. to make a clash
  2. to come into conflict; also, to be incompatible
  3. to cause to clash

Clashed (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably

    "the colors of your shirt and pants clash"

    "a parent's idea of proper dress often clashes with a teenager's"

    similar: collided, conflicted, disaccorded, discorded, jarred
    related: battled, combated, engaged, fought, warred (against), chafed, galled, grated, jangled, differed, disagreed, dissented
    opposite: accorded, blended, conformed (to or with), fitted, harmonized, matched
    near: agreed, assented, coincided, concurred, corresponded

Related Entry: Clash (verb)

Clash is a different word from Clashed. The synonyms below are for clash, not for clashed.

  1. to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably

    "the colors of your shirt and pants clash"

    "a parent's idea of proper dress often clashes with a teenager's"

    similar: collide, conflict, disaccord, discord, jar
    related: battle, combat, engage, fight, war (against), chafe, gall, grate, jangle, differ, disagree, dissent
    opposite: accord, blend, conform (to or with), fit, harmonize, match
    near: agree, assent, coincide, concur, correspond

Related Entry: Clash (with) (verb)

Clash (with) is a different word from Clashed. The synonyms below are for clash (with), not for clashed.

  1. to oppose (someone) in physical conflict

    "the Iroquois often clashed with the other Native American nations in the region"

    similar: battle, combat, fight, scrimmage (with), skirmish (with), war (against)
    related: duel, joust, bang, bash, bat, batter, beat, belt, bludgeon, bop, buffet, clobber, hammer, hit, knock, paste, pound, punch, slam, slap, slog, slug, smack, smite, sock, strike, swat, swipe, thump, thwack, wallop, whack, whale, box, spar, brawl, grapple, scuffle, tussle, wrestle, bump, collide
    near: give up, submit, surrender

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Clashed

The most common words with a similar meaning to Clashed:

collided, conflicted, disaccorded, discorded, jarred

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Clashed

Words with the opposite meaning of Clashed:

accorded, blended, conformed (to or with), fitted, harmonized, matched

Related Words for Clashed

battled, combated, engaged, fought, warred (against), chafed, galled, grated, jangled, differed, disagreed, dissented

Near Antonyms of Clashed

agreed, assented, coincided, concurred, corresponded

Word Forms of Clashed

Inflections: clashing, clashes

Derived words: clasher (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Clashed

imitative

First known use: circa 1518i

Frequently Asked Questions about Clashed

What does "Clashed" mean?

"Clashed" means to make a clash. As a verb, it is defined as: to make a clash.

What is another word for "Clashed"?

Other words for "Clashed" include collided, conflicted, disaccorded, discorded and jarred. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Clashed" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Clashed"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Clashed". Common alternatives include collided, conflicted, disaccorded, discorded and jarred.

What is the opposite of "Clashed"?

Antonyms of "Clashed" include accorded, blended, conformed (to or with), fitted, harmonized and matched. Near antonyms include agreed, assented, coincided and concurred.

How do you use "Clashed" in a sentence?

Examples of "Clashed" in a sentence: "the colors of your shirt and pants clash"; "a parent's idea of proper dress often clashes with a teenager's".

Is "Clashed" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Clashed" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Clashed"?

"Clashed" is pronounced /ˈklash/.

What is the origin of the word "Clashed"?

"Clashed" comes from imitative. First known use: circa 1518i.