Dictionary Check: jarring

"jarring" is a valid word!

Scrabble 15 points
Words with Friends 19 points

Definition

adjective

making or causing a harsh and irritating sound

Example: "the jarring noise of the iron gate scraping on the sidewalk"
verb

be incompatible; be or come into conflict

Example: "These colors clash"
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verb

move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion

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verb

shock physically

Example: "Georgia was shaken up in the Tech game"
verb

affect in a disagreeable way

Example: "This play jarred the audience"
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jar
verb

place in a cylindrical vessel

Example: "jar the jam"
Synonyms:
jar

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