# clashing vs coaching

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### clashing
*adjective · frequency rank #32,324*
conflicting, contrasting, or contrary; inconsonant, incompatible, or irreconcilable

### coaching
*noun · frequency rank #4,359*
The process by which someone is coached or tutored; instruction.

## Source
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