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rattle v

Rattle means to upset or disturb someone. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of rattle

  • to upset or disturb someone

Usage examples of rattle

The sudden accusation seemed to rattle the witness before she answered.

A few early mistakes did not rattle the experienced goalie.

The loud explosion rattled everyone in the office.

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