Clash and Dispute

Clash

Clash noun - A physical dispute between opposing individuals or groups.
Usage example: a clash between rival gangs that resulted in some serious injuries

Dispute is a synonym for clash in conflict topic. In some cases you can use "Dispute" instead the word "Clash" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like oppose, disagreement, disagree, contretemps.

Nearby Words: clashing, clashed

Dispute

Dispute noun - Variance of opinion on a matter.
Usage example: a dispute over the proper pronunciation of “nuclear”

Clash is a synonym for dispute in argue topic. You can use "Clash" instead the word "Dispute" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as conflict, argument, oppose, quarrel.

How words are described

public public clash public dispute
certain certain clash certain dispute
original original clash original dispute
violent violent clash violent dispute
Other adjectives: big, serious, huge, bitter, personal, internal, major, final, minor, curious, last, recent, ensuing, ongoing.

Common collocations

bit clash bit dispute bit
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