verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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UK, US:dɪsəneɪt
UK, US:/ˈdɪsəneɪt/
1
verb
Meaning 1
To be dissonant.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
verb
Meaning 2
To cause dissonance (in all senses).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
verb
Meaning 3
cause to sound harsh and unpleasant
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: disharmonize
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: change, alter, modify
4
verb
Meaning 4
be dissonant or harsh
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
The violins in this piece dissonated disturbingly
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: sound
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4 source translations are retained for this English entry.