Synonyms of jar

jar 1 of 2

noun

1

as in collision

a forceful coming together of two things

this padded case should protect your laptop from the jars normally experienced while traveling

Synonyms & Similar Words

• collision
• thump
• jolt
• shock
• bump
• slam
• impact
• crash
• slap
• pounding
• blow
• encounter
• kick
• concussion
• contact
• punch
• jounce
• impingement
• wallop
• knock
• smash
• buffet
• strike
• hit
• licking
• hammering
• thrashing
• rap
• touch
• battering
• bashing
• meeting
• clobbering
• pummeling
• pummelling
• bludgeoning
• lambasting

2

as in surprise

something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected

the flow of her day was interrupted with the jar of an unexpected crisis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surprise
• jolt
• shock
• revelation
• bolt from the blue
• bolt out of the blue
• surprize
• bombshell
• stunner
• kicker
• thunderclap
• jaw-dropper
• twist
• shocker
• marvel
• wonder
• wrinkle
• amazement
• fillip
• eye-opener
• kick

3

as in scratch

a harsh grating sound

the jar of a stuck car door

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scratch
• scrape
• rasp
• creak
• clash
• grind
• clang
• screech
• clank
• blast
• croak
• jangle
• gargle
• clangor
• scuff
• bray
• bleat

jar

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verb

1

as in to bicker

to express different opinions about something often angrily

those two coworkers have such incompatible personalities that it's no wonder they constantly jar

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bicker
• fight
• argue
• quarrel
• spat
• clash
• row
• scrap
• fall out
• brawl
• dispute
• wrangle
• butt heads
• controvert
• debate
• squabble
• lock horns
• bandy words
• tiff
• brabble
• hassle
• quibble
• contest
• argufy
• mix it up
• object
• discuss
• altercate
• challenge
• tangle
• dare
• contend
• cavil
• protest
• kick
• defy
• fuss
• consider
• nitpick

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• get along
• accept
• coexist
• agree
• concur
• consent
• assent

2

as in to conflict

to be out of harmony or agreement usually noticeably

the bright orange of the walls jars with the light pastels of the furnishings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conflict
• clash
• collide
• discord
• war (against)
• differ
• disaccord
• disagree
• combat
• grate
• fight
• gall
• battle
• engage
• dissent
• jangle
• chafe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• conform (to or with)
• fit
• match
• blend
• accord
• correspond
• agree
• harmonize
• concur
• coincide
• assent

Examples of jar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Each of its three shades contains light reflective pigments for a radiant sheen without looking sparkly, and the jar is large enough to accommodate the whole head of your favorite wide, dense contour brush. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024

Make the jar fit your space or the holiday by adding stickers or painting the exterior. —Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024

Verb

Dating in a new place may seem jarring initially, but there are several ways to make romantic trysts in other locations enjoyable, fun, exciting, and non-stressful. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 15 July 2024

Yet, the opulence of the latest Ambani wedding has caused discomfort for those who find the display of wealth jarring in a country with soaring income inequality under the rise of Indian billionaires. —Astha Rajvanshi, TIME, 12 July 2024