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smash vs clash

clash vs smash

smash and clash both are nouns.

smash and clash both are verbs.

smash is an adverb but clash is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
smash Yes No Yes Yes
clash Yes No Yes No
As verbs, clash is a hypernym of smash; that is, clash is a word with a broader meaning than smash:
  • smash: collide or strike violently and suddenly
  • clash: crash together with violent impact
Other hypernyms of smash include collide.
smash (noun) clash (noun)
the act of colliding with something a minor short-term fight
a conspicuous success a loud resonant repeating noise
a hard return hitting the tennis ball above your head a state of conflict between persons
a serious collision (especially of motor vehicles) a state of conflict between colors
a vigorous blow
smash (verb) clash (verb)
break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over disagree violently
break suddenly into pieces, as from a violent blow crash together with violent impact
overthrow or destroy (something considered evil or harmful) be incompatible; be or come into conflict
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
smash (adverb) clash (adverb)
with a loud crash
Difference between smash and clash

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