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jan·gle
 jangle
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- pronunciation:
- jaeng
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
jangles, jangling, jangled |
| definition: |
to emit a harsh, unmelodious sound, as of chains striking something.
- synonyms:
- clank, jar
- similar words:
- clang, clangor, clatter
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to cause to make a harsh, unmelodious, metallic sound.
She jangled the bells.- synonyms:
- clank
- similar words:
- clang, clatter
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| definition 2: |
to disturb or upset (one's nerves or composure).
- synonyms:
- disturb, faze, perturb, rattle, upset
- similar words:
- agitate, disconcert, jar, unsettle
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an unmelodious sound, as of chains striking something.
- similar words:
- clang, clangor, clank, clatter, jar
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| related words: |
clamor, discord |
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| derivation: |
jangler (n.) |
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