Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Clash \Clash\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Clashed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Clashing}.] [Of imitative origin; cf. G. klatschen, Prov. G.
kleschen, D. kletsen, Dan. klaske, E. clack.]
1. To make a noise by striking against something; to dash
noisily together.
2. To meet in opposition; to act in a contrary direction; to
come onto collision; to interfere.
However some of his interests might clash with those
of the chief adjacent colony. --Palfrey.
Source : WordNet®
clashing
adj : sharply and harshly discordant; "clashing interests of
loggers and conservationists"; "clashing colors"