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jar2

 
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
definition 2: to crash into or bump against.
The shopping cart jarred the cart in front of it.
synonyms:
jog
similar words:
bump
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
 
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
derivations: jarring (adj.), jarringly (adv.)