Jarred

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɑːrd/

Jarred (verb)

  1. to cause something to shake or move suddenly and roughly.
  2. to make someone feel uncomfortable or shocked.

Examples

  • The sudden stop jarred the passengers in their seats.
  • The earthquake jarred the entire building.

Common collocations: jar the table, jar the floor, jar the senses, jar the nerves

Synonyms of Jarred

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Jarred

  • calming effect
  • creating agreement or concord