CLATTERS Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

clatters 1 of 2

noun

plural of clatter

as in commotions

a state of noisy, confused activity the clatter of a crowded cafeteria

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verb

present tense third-person singular of clatter

as in rattles

to make a series of short sharp noises horses' hooves clattering on the pavement

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Then, a mannequin clatters to the floor from the ceiling and breaks apart. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Nov. 2025 Deacon clatters off in his truck, leaving me to contemplate my new home. — Rowan Jacobsen, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025

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Noun

Over the past year, men’s ski jumping has been marred by Norway’s cheating scandal and more recent genital manipulation rumors, which has become one of the early commotions of the Milano-Cortina Games.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 8 Feb. 2026

Definition of commotions

Verb

All agree that police abuse of the ALPR system, such as in Milwaukee, rattles the public’s trust.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
As Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence boom powers America’s economy, rattles its job market, and shapes its national security priorities, political leaders are struggling for traction on how the government should seek to engage the technology, if at all.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 8 June 2026

Definition of rattles

Noun

The smallest robot was the most agile of the three, and the largest one was the best at maintaining its trajectory when faced with disturbances meant to throw it off course.

— Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
In response to the disturbances, The Rotunda increased security at the space.

— Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of disturbances

Noun

McGee joked with the crowd that their most similar qualities were distress around loud noises and mild anxiety.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Anna Watson’s lighting keeps much of the house just dim enough to make the imagination dangerous, while Tony winner Gareth Fry’s sound design surrounds the audience with ominous noises whose sources aren’t always immediately clear.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026

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