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dissonate

verb

cause to sound harsh and unpleasant

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
IS
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

dɪsoneɪt

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verb

  1. cause to sound harsh and unpleasant

verb

  1. be dissonant or harsh

    “The violins in this piece dissonated disturbingly”

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Example Sentences

The violins in this piece dissonated disturbingly

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