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Clash Eslpod Government Verb Means Reactions Protests Podcast

Id ESLPod_0895_WE_1464
Episode Id ESLPod 895
Episode Title Government Reactions to Protests
Phrase to clash
Text The verb "to clash," in this podcast, means to fight against someone or to oppose someone, especially with physical force or violence: "Experts believe that many nations will begin to clash over clean water as populations continue to grow." The verb "to clash" also means to disagree strongly: "The researchers clashed over the implications of their findings." Or, "The two candidates clash on all the major issues." If two colors "clash," they do not look good together: "That skirt clashes terribly with that blouse. Why would you wear them together?" Finally, a "clash" is a ringing noise created when two pieces of metal hit each other: "The clash of the cymbals made the music much more dramatic."
Topics Government + Law

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