CLASHING (WITH) Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

clashing (with)

verb

present participle of clash (with)

as in fighting

to oppose (someone) in physical conflict the Iroquois often clashed with the other Native American nations in the region

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Police encountered teens fighting, launching fireworks at other people and carrying handguns.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
This serum is great for fading dark spots, boosting collagen production, and fighting visible signs of aging like fine lines and dullness.

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Ronaldo’s elbow looked far more intentional, and egregious, than Balogun’s play that happened in the context of a player battling for a ball against an opponent with his foot.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
You guys find a way in the special of battling through it with jokes about Stage 4 cancer.

— Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

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