jangle
verb (used without object)
to produce a harsh, discordant sound, as two comparatively small, thin, or hollow pieces of metal hitting together.
have jangled
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present perfectof jangle.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But recent border tensions between India and China have jangled nerves in New Delhi and made officials here strive to improve India’s defense manufacturing abilities, something the United States has said it could help achieve.
From New York Times ● Jul. 23, 2013
Recent border tensions between India and China have jangled nerves in New Delhi and made officials here strive to improve India’s defense manufacturing abilities, something the United States has said it could help achieve.
From New York Times ● Jul. 23, 2013
A third Reading goal, against all of the odds, might have jangled Arsenal nerves but it was Walcott who struck the final blow, from Cazorla's pass.
From The Guardian ● Dec. 17, 2012
The poor fellow was evidently tired out, and twenty telephone bells might have jangled in his ears without waking him.
From The Albert Gate Mystery Being Further Adventures of Reginald Brett, Barrister Detective by Louis Tracy
I saw however that it must have jangled horribly on tense nerves.
From The Belovéd Vagabond by William John Locke
