collision

• Substantivo que designa um choque violento entre dois ou mais objetos, veículos ou partículas; também pode indicar um confronto ou conflito direto entre pessoas, ideias ou interesses.

A noun referring to an instance of two or more objects or entities coming into violent contact or conflict with each other.

1. Physical impactB1formal

   An instance of two or more objects hitting each other with force.

   Colisão

   • The collision between the two cars caused a major traffic jam.
   • The ship was damaged in a collision with an iceberg.
   • The cyclist suffered minor injuries in the collision with a truck.

   Sinônimosbumpclashcontactcrashhitimpactknocksmashstrike

2. Conflict of interestsB2formal

   A situation where two or more opposing ideas, interests, or parties come into conflict.

   Conflito de interesses

   • There was a collision of opinions during the board meeting.
   • The project failed due to a collision of priorities between departments.
   • A collision of cultures can lead to misunderstandings.

   Sinônimosclashconflictconfrontationdiscordfrictionincompatibilityopposition

   Antônimosaccordagreementconsensuscooperationharmony