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jar

jar

20 6.9
A sudden strong shake or hit that makes you stumble
  • noun
  • /dʒɑr/
translation icon : sacudida
  • The sudden jolt of the car caused me to feel a jar in my back.

Examples

  • His unexpected news delivered a real jar to everyone in the room.

  • The thunderstorm last night gave the whole house a jar that woke us up.

  • Real estate, stocks, and the economy are very likely in for a jarring wake up call.

  • For a moment, the jar seemed suspended, but then it arrived safely in Marie-Claire's outstretched hands.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • In this context, Dr. Goldman's language of rights, of self-seeking - though never wrong - jars on duty-tuned military ears.

    Academic text (2010)
  • Dwight pushes the jar against Toby's eye, leaving mustard stains on the boy's face.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • Then, Ali Baba heaves up the front axle so the wagon tilts and the jars begin to slide.

    Fiction book (2000)

Synonyms

blow
vsjar
271 2.0

A strong hit from a fist or weapon

is the abrupt jarring effect felt rather than the striking action
bang
vsjar
237 1.3

A sudden loud noise from a hit or impact

is concerned with the harsh jarring effect rather than sound alone
whack
vsjar
119 6.3

A sharp, forceful hit that makes a loud sound

is the abrupt harsh impact felt rather than the strike sound
slam
vsjar
85 2.1

A loud noise when something hits or closes suddenly

is the abrupt harsh shock itself rather than the closing action
thud
vsjar
81 2.2

A heavy, dull sound made when something hits or falls

is a harsh jarring impact, not mainly a low sound
jolt
vsjar
64 3.8

A sudden hard movement that shocks or surprises you

is a harsh jarring impact rather than only movement
shock
vsjar
41 2.1

A sudden violent hit that moves something strongly

is similar but focuses on the sharp, jarring feeling
wham
vsjar
  • Informal
15 3.6

A sudden loud sound when one thing hits another

is the jarring shock experienced more than the loud noise
smash
vsjar
7 3.7

A violent crash that causes a loud noise and damage

is a sudden harsh impact rather than a full crash
concussion
vsjar
7 5.5

A strong shaking from a sudden impact that can break things

is a sudden harsh shock without implying medical harm
whammo
vsjar
  • Informal
1 9.9

A sudden loud hit that startles people

focuses more on the harsh jarring feeling than the crash sound
jounce
vsjar
9.9

A sudden jolt that makes things shake

is the sudden harsh impact felt rather than just motion
quick whap
vsjar
  • Informal
8.8

A quick, sharp hit that makes a short sound

is the sudden harsh shock experienced rather than a quick strike

Antonyms

1 2.6

How something works without pauses or problems

Compounds

13 1.0

A container that holds cookies and sometimes money

3 3.2

A glass container with a screw lid that keeps air out to preserve food

bell jar
  • Specialized
1 6.9

A glass cover shaped like a bell used to protect fragile things like clocks or small objects

canopic jar
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A jar with a lid used in ancient Egypt to hold the organs removed from a dead body

A jar made of baked clay used for storing food or liquids

Leyden jar
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A glass jar that stores electric charge using metal foil inside and outside

slop jar
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A large container with a lid for holding used wash water

cookie jar reserve
  • Specialized
9.9

A hidden amount of money a company keeps to make profits look steady

cookie jar
  • Texting
3.7

A part of a web browser or program that keeps small pieces of information for signing in and site settings

Leiden jar
  • Archaic
9.9

A glass jar that stores static electricity with metal foil inside and outside

How Strong

jar
20 6.9
jolt
64 3.8
bump
91 1.4
tap
66 1.0

Surface Forms

jar singular
jars plural

Etymology

Jar The noun jar meaning a sudden shock comes from the verb 'to jar', so it is the quick knock or jolt you feel after a sudden movement.