CLASHED (WITH) Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

clashed (with)

verb

past tense of clash (with)

as in fought

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

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In contrast, the ad says Desmond fought to lower costs and supports suspending the gas tax.

— Kevin Freking, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
In the case of Yemen, the ground fighters inside the country who are taking on the Houthis are deeply divided and fought each other as recently as January.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

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The bullpens battled to a scoreless draw, the Dodgers’ last stand falling flat after Tucker and pinch-hitting rookie Josue De Paula drew a pair of two-out walks against Brewers closer Trevor Megill.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Fort Worth firefighters battled for almost 18 hours after six electric SUVs were destroyed and two others damaged in a fire at a Cadillac dealership on Friday.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Oct. 2026

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