The word “rattle” is a verb and also a noun, commonly used to describe a quick series of short, sharp noises (verb), or the object that produces such a sound (noun). It can also be used metaphorically to mean to disturb or unsettle someone emotionally.
In Indonesian, rattle can be translated as “mengguncang”, “mengerincing”, or “menggetarkan”, tergantung konteksnya.
✅ Synonyms for “Rattle”
- shake
- clatter
- jingle
- bang
- disturb
- shake up
- unsettle
- jar
- agitate
- alarm
✅ 10 Sentences Using “Rattle”
- The wind made the windows rattle all night.
- Don’t rattle the cage, it scares the bird.
- Her sudden question really rattled him.
- The baby laughed when he shook the rattle.
- Loud noises can easily rattle young animals.
- He tried not to rattle the box too much.
- The engine began to rattle and smoke.
- The news of the accident rattled everyone.
- Please stop rattling your keys, it’s distracting.
- The sound of gunfire rattled the whole village.
✅ 10 Related Words
- clatter
- jingle
- tremble
- shake
- alarm
- disturb
- panic
- vibration
- crash
- fear
✅ 10 Phrasal Verbs Related to “Rattle”
- rattle off (e.g., to say something quickly without pause)
- shake up
- freak out
- throw off
- break down
- fall apart
- stir up
- wear out
- act up
- bang around
✅ 10 Idiomatic Expressions Related to “Rattle”
- rattle someone’s cage – to provoke or annoy someone
- shake to the core – to deeply disturb
- have nerves of steel – opposite of being rattled
- on edge – anxious or nervous
- come unglued – emotionally break down
- hit a nerve – to upset someone emotionally
- make one’s blood run cold – to scare or rattle someone
- walk on eggshells – being very careful around someone who’s easily rattled
- get under someone’s skin – to bother or upset someone
- throw someone off balance – to unsettle someone mentally
