collide

Meaning

Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.

to crash into something; to come into conflict

to come into violent contact; crash into something

Example Sentences

The two cars collided at the intersection.

The two cars collided at the intersection.

Two cars collided at the busy intersection.

Example Expressions

collide with reality

Synonyms

crash, bump, strike, impact, smash, clash, hit

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crash, bump, strike, impact, smash, clash

Entry 2

crash, clash, hit, strike, bump

Entry 3

crash, bump, clash, impact, strike

Antonyms

avoid, miss, dodge, evade, bypass, sidestep, separate

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avoid, miss, dodge, evade, bypass, sidestep

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avoid, miss, separate, dodge

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avoid, miss, dodge

Collocations

collide with, violently collide, head-on collide, accidentally collide, collide head-on, cars collide, collide violently

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collide with, violently collide, head-on collide, accidentally collide

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collide with, collide head-on, cars collide, collide violently