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burr

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of burr

a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion

heard the burr of a distant engine

Synonyms of burr

buzz, chirr, churr, drone, hum, purr, thrum, whir (also whirr), whiz (or whizz), zoom

Words Related to burr

babble, coo, gasp, gurgle, hiss, moan, murmur, rustle, sigh, suspiration, susurration, susurrus, whisper

whish, zing, zip

Near Antonyms of burr

bawl, howl, roar, scream, screech, shriek, squall, squeal, yelp, yell

burr

verb

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 of burr

bumble, buzz, drone, hum, whir (also whirr), whish, whiz (or whizz), zip, zoom

Words Related to burr

fizz, hiss, murmur, purr, rustle, sigh, sizzle, swish, whisper

wheeze, whistle, whoosh

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