collide
Tags: TOEFL core, academic
verb
To crash into something or someone; to come into conflict or opposition.
- Two cars collided at the intersection during the heavy rain.
- Their ideas often collide, but the debate leads to creative solutions.
collision
A crash or violent impact between two or more objects; also used for a conflict between ideas or forces.
- The collision caused major damage to both vehicles.
- The meeting resulted in a collision of opinions between the two departments.