English verb: dissonate | |||
1. | dissonate (perception) be dissonant or harsh | ||
Samples | The violins in this piece dissonated disturbingly. | ||
Pattern of use | Something ----s | ||
Broader (hypernym) | sound | ||
2. | dissonate (change) cause to sound harsh and unpleasant | ||
Synonyms | disharmonize | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
Broader (hypernym) | alter, change, modify | ||