CLATTER Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of clatter

as in commotion

a state of noisy, confused activity the clatter of a crowded cafeteria

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verb

ˈkla-tər

as in to rattle

to make a series of short sharp noises horses' hooves clattering on the pavement

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Noun

Saws buzz, trucks beep, and hammers clatter. — Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026 Sound has nowhere to go but back at you, amplifying every clink and clatter until your reasonable-volume conversation doesn’t stand a chance. — Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 13 May 2026

Verb

Many people watching the game on TV were surprised, since replays seemed to suggest Freuler had been offside before being clattered by Abunada. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 13 June 2026 The sound of chopping and plates clattering echoes through the open room, where conversation builds into a steady hum that fills every corner. — Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for clatter

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clatter

Noun

In video her family shared on Instagram, several police officers can be seen running toward the commotion while parents clutch their children.

— Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 28 July 2026
Instead, the commotion was gunfire coming from his next door neighbor’s driveway on Zavala Road.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

Definition of commotion

Noun

Officers say the changes are aimed at addressing a recent rise in overnight disturbances while reassuring visitors and businesses that Old Sacramento remains a safe destination.

— Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 31 July 2026
They are identified as brain activity accompanied with multisensory disturbances and sometimes don’t even cause the signature intense pain.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 July 2026

Definition of disturbance

Verb

The majority of people sitting in those seats—click-clacking away on their computers with an IV dangling from one arm—are women, including me.

— Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 15 July 2026
The leasing officer who let us in watches from the doorway with a bemused smile as Parks films the space on her phone, clacking around the hardwood floors in nude heels and a backless seafoam dress, a Coach bag slung over her shoulder.

— Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 July 2026

Definition of clack

Noun

Much fuss has been made online about these audience scores by a segment of the population who believe The Odyssey was destined to fail, and something sinister must be going on behind the scenes to produce these numbers.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Midfielder Joao Neves looks to move the ball on quickly, finding Bruno Fernandes with a quick pass, but Rodri is aware and instantly closes him down, barging him off the ball and returning the ball to his centre-back with minimal fuss.

— Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of fuss

Noun

Alessandro Michele‘s reinventions of the iconic Valentino Rockstud shoe caused quite the stir when introduced in his pre-fall 2026 collection — but another one of Michele’s heel styles has been quietly heating up alongside it.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
North West's tour caused a stir online, with some individuals voicing concern about Kardashian and Ye's oldest daughter touring at 13.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Definition of stir

Noun

Later, the Taurus Moon enters your 3rd House of Communication, helping simple words calm the noise around you today.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
As the noises grew louder, Anyanwu tried calling a neighborhood-watch group, then some friends, but the calls didn’t connect.

— Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

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