jar

¹jar

verb \ˈjär\

jarredjar·ring

Definition of JAR

intransitive verb

1

a : to make a harsh or discordant sound b : to have a harshly disagreeable or disconcerting effect c : to be out of harmony; specifically : bicker

2

: to undergo severe vibration

transitive verb

: to cause to jar: as

a : to affect disagreeably : unsettle b : to make unstable or loose : shake <jar the ball free>

— jar·ring·ly \ˈjär-iŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of JAR

1. The loss jarred his confidence in the team.
2. The earthquake jarred the tiles loose.
3. The tiles jarred loose in the earthquake.

Origin of JAR

probably of imitative origin

First Known Use: 1526

Related to JAR

Synonyms: altercate, argufy, bicker, brabble, brawl, controvert, dispute, fall out, fight, hassle, argue, quarrel, quibble, row, scrap, spat, squabble, tiff, wrangle

Antonyms: accord, blend, conform (to or with), fit, harmonize, match

Related Words: challenge, dare, defy; clash, contend, contest, tangle; cavil, fuss, nitpick; consider, debate, discuss; kick, object, protest

Near Antonyms: coexist, get along; accept, agree, assent, concur, consent

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Rhymes with JAR

ar, are, bar, barre, car, char, czar, far, gar, gnar, guar, Lar, mar, moire, noir, our, par, parr, Parr, R, Saar, scar, spar, SPAR, star, tar, tahr, yare