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- pronunciation:
- jar
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
jars, jarring, jarred |
definition 1: |
to crash into or bump so as to cause movement; jolt.
- synonyms:
- bump
- similar words:
- bang, jolt, knock
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definition 2: |
to crash into or bump against.
The shopping cart jarred the cart in front of it.- synonyms:
- jog
- similar words:
- bump
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definition 3: |
to have a bad effect on; upset.
The sound of the steam hammer is jarring my nerves.- synonyms:
- disturb, upset
- antonyms:
- soothe
- similar words:
- irritate, jangle, jolt
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related words: |
agitate, jog, jolt, jostle, rock, shake, stagger, startle |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a crash or shock that causes something to shake or vibrate; jolt.
The jar of the landing made my teeth rattle.- synonyms:
- collision, jolt
- similar words:
- crash, shock
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related words: |
jostle, jug |
derivations: |
jarring (adj.), jarringly (adv.) |
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