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

Refrigerators were packed with jars of pickled chiles, ginger, garlic, and guava. — Alicia Erickson, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Carpenter suggests applying it to vertical surfaces, or using soaked cotton balls in open glass jars (or poking holes in the lids to allow the fumes to escape). — The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026

Verb

Fresh prepared pizza dough from the grocery store and jarred marinara make this Supreme Pizza recipe almost as easy as ordering delivery, but a whole lot more fun. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

The juxtaposition of Louis being smiley and coy about his diversified portfolio and Regina’s cramped living situation with multiple roommates in an apartment where mice are falling from the ceiling is jarring. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026