Synonyms for jangle
- noun
- verb
Most common
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Wrangle — arguing, contention, squabbling
wrangle, dissonance, discord, clash, jar, clashing, bickering, contention, bicker, altercation, spat, quarrel
2. Jingle-jangle
Verb
Definitions
- n. 1
Arguing, contention, squabbling.
- n. 2
A rattling metallic sound; a clang.
- v. 1
To cause (something) to make a rattling metallic sound.
Example sentences
- dissonance This piece makes heavy use of dissonance and syncopation.
- jingle That advertising jingle has since become iconic.
- clang Antonio heard the clang of swords.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| jangle | rising | |
| dissonance | rising | |
| jingle | rising | |
| clang | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- jar1
- 4 letters
- spat1
- 5 letters
- clash1, babel2, clang1
- 6 letters
- jingle2, bicker2
- 7 letters
- discord2, quarrel2, wrangle2
- 8 letters
- clashing2, squabble2
- 9 letters
- bickering3
- 10 letters
- contention3, dissonance3
- 11 letters
- altercation4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (babel2 = 2 syllables).