clashing vs defending

clashing

noun
  • A clash; the sound or action of clashing; violent collision. 

adj
  • conflicting, contrasting, or contrary; inconsonant, incompatible, or irreconcilable 

  • mismatched, inharmonious, discordant or dissonant, not fitting well together (especially in regards to aesthetics, colors, clothing, or sounds) 

  • adverse or antagonistic; disagreeing or opposing 

  • Producing a clash or series of clashes. 

defending

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