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
• bump
• shock
• slam
• impact
• crash
• pounding
• slap
• blow
• encounter
• kick
• concussion
• contact
• punch
• jounce
• impingement
• wallop
• knock
• smash
• buffet
• strike
• hit
• licking
• hammering
• thrashing
• rap
• touch
• battering
• bashing
• meeting
• clobbering
• pummeling
• 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
• shock
• jolt
• bolt from the blue
• revelation
• 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jar

Noun

The 24-piece box comes with miniature jars of jams and spreads like fig and cardamom, caramel and dark chocolate, rhubarb and strawberry, apricot and honey, and more. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

Jenkins straggled back to England and spent the next several years toting his ear around in a jar and telling that story. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Oct. 2026

Verb

But the struggles were jarring for a third-year player who finished second in NFL MVP voting last season. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026

Swims said coming home after being on the road can actually be jarring at first. — ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026