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clash vs smash

smash vs clash

clash and smash both are nouns.

clash and smash both are verbs.

clash is not an adverb while smash is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clash Yes No Yes No
smash Yes No Yes Yes
As verbs, smash is a hyponym of clash; that is, smash is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clash:
  • clash: crash together with violent impact
  • smash: collide or strike violently and suddenly
Other hyponyms of clash include shock, crash, ram.
clash (noun) smash (noun)
a minor short-term fight the act of colliding with something
a loud resonant repeating noise a conspicuous success
a state of conflict between persons a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head
a state of conflict between colors a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles)
a vigorous blow
clash (verb) smash (verb)
disagree violently break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
crash together with violent impact break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow
be incompatible; be or come into conflict overthrow or destroy (something considered evil or harmful)
hit with great force
collide or strike violently and suddenly
hit (a tennis ball) in a powerful overhead stroke
damage or destroy as if by violence
humiliate or depress completely
hit violently
reduce to bankruptcy
clash (adverb) smash (adverb)
with a loud crash
Difference between clash and smash

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