Synonyms of swirl

swirl 1 of 2

verb

1

as in to stir

to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly

kept swirling her lemonade until the ice had melted and it was completely watered down

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stir
• wash
• shake
• whisk
• churn
• whirl
• whip
• agitate
• wheel
• beat
• paddle
• reel

2

as in to turn

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis

swirled her skirts as she danced the tango

Synonyms & Similar Words

• turn
• rotate
• spin
• twirl
• swing
• twist
• whirl
• revolve
• swivel
• roll
• pivot
• wheel
• screw
• wind
• crank
• unscrew
• circulate
• reel
• coil
• twiddle

swirl

2 of 2

noun

as in roll

Synonyms & Similar Words

• roll
• rotation
• eddy
• spin
• twirl
• revolution
• spiral
• reel
• curve
• pirouette
• wheel
• circulation
• round
• gyration
• ring
• whirl
• coil
• twist
• circuit
• whorl
• curl
• orbit
• circle