Clash /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Clashed; p. pr. & vb. n. Clashing

1. To make a noise by striking against something; to dash noisily together.
2. To meet in opposition; to act in a contrary direction; to come onto collision; to interfere.

   However some of his interests might clash with those of the chief adjacent colony.

1. To strike noisily against or together.

1. A loud noise resulting from collision; a noisy collision of bodies; a collision.

   The roll of cannon and clash of arms.

2. Opposition; contradiction; as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes, etc.

   Clashes between popes and kings.