clash with vs clash

Both 'clash with' and 'clash' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Clash with' is used when referring to a disagreement or conflict between two or more things, while 'clash' alone is used to describe a sudden and loud noise or a violent confrontation.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

clash with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'clash with' when you want to indicate a disagreement or conflict between two or more things. It is often used in the context of opinions, ideas, or colors not matching or being in opposition.

Examples:

His views clash with mine.
The red dress clashes with the green shoes.
The new policy clashes with the company's values.

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I have no recent or current business, financial or any other interests which might clash with my prospective duties.
It is therefore also difficult right now to predict whether the initiative will clash with the Danish opt-out.
Neither wants to clash with the private interests of large industrial groups or to impose upon them draconian measures that could reduce their profits, in order to preserve society's environmental interests.
Seriously, though, committees meetings here in Strasbourg cannot continue to clash with plenary sittings and group meetings to the extent that this has been happening, especially over the last two years and in spite of all the declarations that such clashes were to be avoided.
A sensitive issue is the clash with other constitutional rights, such as freedom of religion and belief, and the right to respect for privacy.
Also, Amendment No 1 tabled by the competent Committee seems to clash with the objective of this specific long-term loan.
It is a widely held belief that the monetary policy strategy of a large and relatively closed economic area such as the euro area cannot embody an implicit or explicit target for the exchange rate, since this would clash with the maintenance of domestic price stability.
I have not had in the recent past, nor do I have in the present, any business, financial or political interest, position or commitment that might clash with my duties as a Member of the European Court of Auditors.
The Council effected the changes in question in a bid to avoid a text which might clash with the rules of the Convention concerning the right of access of individuals and groups of individuals.
We are opposed to the General Affairs Council, without having debated the issue with Parliament and without you having presented it, taking a unilateral decision containing many elements which clearly clash with the Treaties.
How, though, will it benefit us or the environment if Member States apply European legislation only when it does not clash with other interests?
Could you provide the European Parliament with details of your recent and present business, financial and political interests and positions, and of any other commitment that might clash with your prospective duties?
More importantly... even if it somehow makes it to opening night, it will clash with top-notch musicals.
I didn't want to clash with people.
I was worried my earrings might clash with my leg.
Maybe he thinks it will clash with his uniform.
How did this clash with society arise?
The clash with Octavian is close.
They'll clash with the new outfits.
Zeus has won his epic clash with the Titans.

Alternatives:

conflict with
disagree with
oppose
contrast with
be at odds with

clash

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'clash' when describing a sudden and loud noise, or a violent confrontation between people or groups. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a strong disagreement or conflict.