jar
The word “jar” has 1 syllable: jar
It's pronounced as /dʒɑːr/
What is synonym and antonym for jar?
In the thesaurus, “jar” has 170 synonyms and 25 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for jar along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jar
- agitate
- altercate
- amazement
- annoy
- argue
- argufy
- bandy words
- bang
- bashing
- basin
- battering
- battle
- beaker
- bicker
- blast
- bleat
- blow
- bludgeoning
- bolt from the blue
- bolt out of the blue
- bombshell
- bottle
- bounce
- brabble
- brawl
- bray
- buffet
- bump
- burette
- butt heads
- can
- cavil
- chafe
- chalice
- challenge
- clang
- clangor
- clank
- clash
- clobbering
- collide
- collision
- combat
- concussion
- conflict
- consider
- contact
- contend
- contest
- controvert
- convulse
- crash
- creak
- croak
- crock
- cruet
- dare
- debate
- decanter
- defy
- differ
- disaccord
- disagree
- discompose
- discord
- discuss
- dispute
- dissent
- disturb
- encounter
- engage
- ewer
- eye-opener
- fall out
- fight
- fillip
- flagon
- flask
- fuss
- gall
- gargle
- grate
- grind
- hammering
- hassle
- hit
- impact
- impingement
- interfere
- irk
- irritate
- jangle
- jaw-dropper
- jerk
- jiggle
- jolt
- jounce
- jug
- jump
- kick
- kicker
- knock
- lambasting
- licking
- lock horns
- marvel
- meeting
- mismatch
- mix it up
- nettle
- nitpick
- object
- offend
- oppose
- outrage
- pitcher
- pot
- pounding
- protest
- pummeling
- pummelling
- punch
- quake
- quarrel
- quibble
- rap
- rasp
- rattle
- revelation
- rock
- row
- scrap
- scrape
- scratch
- screech
- scuff
- shake
- shock
- shocker
- slam
- slap
- smash
- spat
- squabble
- strike
- stunner
- succussion
- surprise
- surprize
- tangle
- thrashing
- thud
- thump
- thunderclap
- tiff
- touch
- tremor
- tun
- twist
- urn
- vase
- vat
- vessel
- vibrate
- wallop
- wiggle
- wobble
- wonder
- wrangle
- wrinkle
Antonyms for jar
- accept
- accord
- agree
- aid
- appease
- assent
- assist
- be still
- blend
- calm
- coexist
- coincide
- concur
- consent
- correspond
- delight
- fit
- get along
- give in
- harmonize
- help
- make happy
- match
- please
- soothe
Meanings of jar
- noun
- An earthenware container, either with two or no handles, for holding oil, water, wine, etc., or used for burial.
- A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
- A jar and its contents; as much as fills such a container; a jarful.
- A clashing or discordant set of sounds, particularly with a quivering or vibrating quality.
- A quivering or vibrating movement or sensation resulting from something being shaken or struck.
- (by extension) A sense of alarm or dismay.
- The effect of something contradictory or discordant; a clash.
- A disagreement, a dispute, a quarrel; contention, discord; quarrelling.
- verb
- To preserve (food) in a jar.
- To knock, shake, or strike sharply, especially causing a quivering or vibrating movement.
- To harm or injure by such action.
- To shock or surprise.
- To act in disagreement or opposition, to clash, to be at odds with; to interfere; to dispute, to quarrel.
- To (cause something to) give forth a rudely tremulous or quivering sound; to (cause something to) sound discordantly or harshly.
- To quiver or vibrate due to being shaken or struck.
- Of the appearance, form, style, etc., of people and things: to look strangely different; to stand out awkwardly from its surroundings; to be incongruent.
Example Sentences
- The sudden loud jar startled the cat, causing it to leap off the windowsill.
- As she closed the kitchen cabinet, the sound of the jar echoed in the quiet room.
- The hiker felt a slight jar as he stepped onto a rocky path during the mountain descent.
- With a careful twist, she opened the pickle jar to savor the tangy aroma.
- The carpenter's hammer produced a rhythmic jar as it nailed wooden planks together.
On this page you'll find 195 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jar, such as: accept, accord, agitate, agree, aid, altercate, amazement.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- blaring
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- clangorous
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