Synonyms of collision

1. collision, hit, contact, impinging, striking: usage: (physics) a brief event in which two or more bodies come together; "the collision of the particles resulted in an exchange of energy and a change of direction"
2. collision, accident: usage: an accident resulting from violent impact of a moving object; "three passengers were killed in the collision"; "the collision of the two ships resulted in a serious oil spill"
3. collision, dispute, difference, difference of opinion, conflict: usage: a conflict of opposed ideas or attitudes or goals; "a collision of interests"