English Synonym Finder

rattle

Definitions

To make or cause to make a rapid succession of short, sharp knocking sounds.

To shake or vibrate in a way that produces such sounds.

To cause someone to feel nervous, worried, or irritated.

Examples

The old window began to rattle violently whenever the wind picked up.

The baby shook his colorful plastic rattle to make a loud noise.

Synonyms

clatter clank jingle shake vibrate rattle on unnerve

Antonyms

silence stillness calm compose soothe quiet pacify