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purr
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a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion listened to the reassuring purr of the car engine Synonyms burr, buzz, chirr, churr, drone, hum, 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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