CLASH

clash. Clash, n. opposition, a noise made by two bodies

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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. 1. To make a noise by striking against something; to dash noisily together.
2. 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.