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RATTLES Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word rattles. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word rattles. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RATTLES

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chimes
nounn
noun

• a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned bells that are struck with a hammer; used as an orchestral instrument

verb

• emit a sound

clangs
verbv
noun

• a loud resonant repeating noise

verb

• make a loud noise

clanks
nounn
noun

• a loud resonant repeating noise

verb

• make a clank

clinks
verbv
noun

• a short light metallic sound

• a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

verb

• make a high sound typical of glass

• make or emit a high sound

jangles
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a metallic sound

verb

• make a sound typical of metallic objects

jingles
nounn
noun

• a metallic sound

• a comic verse of irregular measure

verb

• make a sound typical of metallic objects

shakes
verb, nounv, n
noun

• building material used as siding or roofing

• frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream

• a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it

• grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)

• a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

• causing to move repeatedly from side to side

verb

• move or cause to move back and forth

• move with or as if with a tremor

• shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively

• move back and forth or sideways

• undermine or cause to waver

• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• get rid of

• bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking

• shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state

tinkles
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a light clear metallic sound as of a small bell

verb

• make or emit a high sound

pound
verb, nounv, n
noun

• United States writer who lived in Europe; strongly influenced the development of modern literature (1885-1972)

• 16 ounces avoirdupois

• the basic unit of money in Great Britain and Northern Ireland; equal to 100 pence

• a unit of apothecary weight equal to 12 ounces troy

• the basic unit of money in Syria; equal to 100 piasters

• the basic unit of money in the Sudan; equal to 100 piasters

• the basic unit of money in Lebanon; equal to 100 piasters

• formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence

• the basic unit of money in Egypt; equal to 100 piasters

• the basic unit of money in Cyprus; equal to 100 cents

• a nontechnical unit of force equal to the mass of 1 pound with an acceleration of free fall equal to 32 feet/sec/sec

• a symbol for a unit of currency (especially for the pound sterling in Great Britain)

• a public enclosure for stray or unlicensed dogs

• the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)

verb

• hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

• strike or drive against with a heavy impact

• move heavily or clumsily

• move rhythmically

• partition off into compartments

• shut up or confine in any enclosure or within any bounds or limits

• place or shut up in a pound

• break down and crush by beating, as with a pestle

rale
nounn
noun

• a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

rattling
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
noun

• a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

adverb

• used to give emphasis

adjective satellite

• extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

• quick and energetic

Best Hypernyms For RATTLES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rattles, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
agitate go noise plaything shake sound tail toy

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