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burr
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a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion heard the burr of a distant engine Synonyms hum, buzz, chirr, churr, drone, purr, thrum, whir (also whirr), whiz (or whizz), zoomRelated Words babble, coo, gasp, gurgle, hiss, moan, murmur, rustle, sigh, suspiration, susurration, susurrus, whisper; whish, zing, zipNear Antonyms bawl, howl, roar, scream, screech, shriek, squall, squeal, yelp, yell
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burr
Synonyms and Antonyms of burr
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound the pitch burred past the batter's ear Synonyms bumble, whirr, buzz, drone, hum, whish, whiz (or whizz), zip, zoomRelated Words chirr, churr; thrum; fizz, hiss, murmur, purr, rustle, sigh, sizzle, swish, whisper; coo, curr; wheeze, whistle, whoosh
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