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verb (used without object)
1.
to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one's nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.: The sound of the alarm jarred.
2.
to produce a harsh, grating sound; sound discordantly.
3.
to vibrate audibly; rattle: The window jarred in the frame.
4.
to vibrate or shake.
5.
to conflict, clash, or disagree.
verb (used with object)
6.
to cause to rattle or shake.
7.
to have a sudden and unpleasant effect upon (the feelings, nerves, etc.): The burglary violently jarred their sense of security.
8.
to cause to sound harshly or discordantly.
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Jarring
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noun
9.
a jolt or shake; a vibrating movement, as from concussion.
10.
a sudden unpleasant effect upon the mind or feelings; shock.
11.
a harsh, grating sound.
12.
a discordant sound or combination of sounds.
13.
a quarrel or disagreement, especially a minor one.
Related forms
jar·ring·ly, adverb
un·jarred, adjective
un·jar·ring, adjective
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jar
"cylindrical vessel," 1421, possibly from M.Fr. jarre "liquid measure" (smaller than a barrel), from Prov. jarra, from Arabic jarrah "earthen water vessel" (whence also Sp. jarra, It. giarra).
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