rattle
US /ˈræt̬.əl/
UK /ˈræt̬.əl/

1.
sbatacchiare, tintinnare
make a series of short, sharp knocking or tapping sounds, as a result of shaking and striking against a hard surface or object
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The windows rattled in the strong wind.
Le finestre sbattevano nel vento forte.
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He could hear the chains rattling in the distance.
Poteva sentire le catene tintinnare in lontananza.
2.
sconvolgere, innervosire
cause (someone) to feel nervous, worried, or irritated
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The sudden noise rattled her.
Il rumore improvviso la sconvolse.
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He was rattled by the unexpected questions.
Fu sconvolto dalle domande inaspettate.