collision | Definition of collision

Synonyms and Antonyms of collision

1 a forceful coming together of two things

the collision of two opposing philosophies regarding the rearing of children

Synonyms of collision

bump, concussion, crash, impact, impingement, jar, jolt, jounce, kick, shock, slam, smash, strike, wallop

Words Related to collision

blow, buffet, hit, knock, punch, rap, slap, thump

bashing, battering, bludgeoning, clobbering, hammering, lambasting, licking, pounding, pummeling (also pummelling), thrashing

contact, encounter, meeting, touch

2 the violent coming together of two bodies into destructive contact

a horrendous car collision on the highway

Synonyms of collision

concussion, crack-up, crash, smash, smashup, wreck

Words Related to collision

accident, pileup

demolishment, destruction, ruin