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Character something that clashes when outspoken (6)

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symbol

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(Other definitions for symbol that I've seen before include "Material object representing something abstract" , "Non-verbal sign that has significance" , "Sign that represents something else" , "Emblem, icon" , "Sign that stands for something" .)

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