clashing Meaning & Definition
What Does Clashing Mean?
Clashing is a verb that means present participle and gerund of clash. As a noun, it means A clash; the sound or action of clashing; violent collision. As an adjective, it means conflicting, contrasting, or contrary; inconsonant, incompatible, or irreconcilable.
Clashing: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb, noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈklæʃɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | incompatible |
| Plural | clashings |
| Comparative / superlative | more clashing, most clashing |
Clashing Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of clash
Clashing as a Noun
- A clash; the sound or action of clashing; violent collision.
Clashing as an Adjective
- conflicting, contrasting, or contrary; inconsonant, incompatible, or irreconcilable
- mismatched, inharmonious, discordant or dissonant, not fitting well together (especially in regards to aesthetics, colors, clothing, or sounds)
- adverse or antagonistic; disagreeing or opposing
- Producing a clash or series of clashes.
Verb
- To make a clashing sound.
The cymbals clashed.
- To cause to make a clashing sound.
- To come into violent conflict.
Fans from opposing teams clashed on the streets after the game.
- To argue angrily.
- (in games or sports) To face each other in an important game.
- (of clothes, decor, colours) To fail to look good together; to contrast unattractively; to fail to harmonize.
The hotel room was ugly, and the wallpaper clashed with the carpet.
- (of events) To coincide, to happen at the same time, thereby rendering it impossible to attend all.
I can't come to your wedding because it clashes with a friend's funeral.
- To chatter or gossip.
Synonyms of Clashing
Clashing synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Clashing
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Clashing in a Sentence
The cymbals clashed.
Fans from opposing teams clashed on the streets after the game.
The hotel room was ugly, and the wallpaper clashed with the carpet.
I can't come to your wedding because it clashes with a friend's funeral.
Word Forms & Grammar
clashing
clashing (plural clashings)
clashing (comparative more clashing, superlative most clashing)
Words That Rhyme With Clashing
How to Pronounce Clashing
Clashing is pronounced //ˈklæʃɪŋ// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Clashing
Is clashing a verb or a noun?
Clashing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun and an adjective.
What is another word for clashing?
Words with a similar meaning to clashing include incompatible. See the full list of clashing synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of clashing?
The plural of clashing is clashings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of clashing?
The comparative form is more clashing and the superlative form is most clashing.