clashing

/ˈklæʃɪŋ/
adjective
  1. In conflict or disagreement; not in harmony.
    • The clashing opinions made the meeting very tense.
    • They have clashing personalities and can never agree.
    • The clashing colors of the room gave me a headache.
  2. Making a loud, harsh sound by striking together.
    • We heard the clashing of metal from the blacksmith's shop.
    • The clashing pots woke everyone in the house.
    • The clashing cymbals signaled the start of the parade.
noun
  1. The act or sound of things striking together harshly.
    • The clashing of ideas led to a productive discussion.
    • The constant clashing of swords filled the battlefield.
    • The clashing of pans in the kitchen meant dinner was being prepared.
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