jarred
Variant of jar
jar
definition
jar (jär)
intransitive verb jarred, jarring jar′·ring
- to make a harsh sound or a discord; grate
- to have a harsh, irritating effect (on one)
- to shake or vibrate from a sudden impact
- to clash, disagree, or quarrel sharply
Etymology: ult. echoic
transitive verb
- to make vibrate or shake by sudden impact
- to cause to give a harsh or discordant sound
- to jolt or shock
noun
- a harsh, grating sound; discord
- a vibration due to a sudden impact
- a jolt or shock
- a sharp clash, disagreement, or quarrel
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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