collide

[ kuh-lahyd ]

verb (used without object)

, col·lid·ed, col·lid·ing.

1. to strike one another or one against the other with a forceful impact; come into violent contact; crash:

   The two cars collided with an ear-splitting crash.

   Synonyms: clash, smash, hit

2. to clash; conflict:

   Their views on the matter collided.

verb (used with object)

, col·lid·ed, col·lid·ing.

1. to cause to collide:

   drivers colliding their cars in a demolition derby.

collide

/ kəˈlaɪd /

verb

1. to crash together with a violent impact
2. to conflict in attitude, opinion, or desire; clash; disagree

Word History and Origins

Origin of collide¹

1615–25; < Latin collīdere to strike together, equivalent to col- col- ¹ + -līdere, combining form of laedere to strike

Word History and Origins

Origin of collide¹

C17: from Latin collīdere to clash together, from com- together + laedere to strike, wound

Example Sentences

Aaron Morris, 31, died about six hours after colliding with a car on 1 July 2022 in Esh Winning, County Durham.

From BBC

The 57-year-old was driving a bin lorry down a country road when another truck collided with his vehicle.

From BBC

In the live performance, the musicians collided with a soundtrack of overly amplified spoken voices and environmental sounds.

From Los Angeles Times

It is often a key player in areas where business and national security interests collide, such as restricting technology exports to China or enacting tariffs to protect US steel.

From BBC

Either way, the Sisterhood’s aims are one of many colliding schemes and plans.

From Salon

Related Words

• bang
• break up
• bump
• crash
• hit
• shatter
• sideswipe
• smash
• strike