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swish

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of swish

1 a sound similar to the speech sound \s\ stretched out
  • the steady swish of the windshield wipers
Synonyms of swish

fizz, hiss, sizzle, whish, whiz (or whizz)
Words Related to swish

swoosh, wheeze, whistle, whoosh, zip

sibilance, sibilant
2 a quick jerky movement from side to side or up and down
  • The mare brushed away the flies with a sweeping swish of her tail.
Synonyms of swish

switch, wag, waggle, whisk
Words Related to swish

oscillation, rock, sway, swing, waver

flap, flutter, wave, whip

flick, jerk, jolt, snap, twitch

jiggle, shake, wiggle

bob, nod

swish

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of swish

1 to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\
  • With their satin costumes swishing, the little ballerinas pirouetted onto the stage.
Synonyms of swish

fizz, fizzle, hiss, sizzle, whish, whiz (or whizz)
Words Related to swish

swoosh, wheeze, whistle, whoosh, zip

bubble, effervesce

buzz, drone, hum
2 to move from side to side or up and down with quick jerky motions
  • The horse's tail swishes after every jump.
Synonyms of swish

switch, wag, waggle
Words Related to swish

oscillate, rock, sway, swing, waver

beat, flail, flap, flop, lash, whip

flick, flicker, flutter, wave

jerk, jolt

jig, jiggle, joggle, shake, twitch, wiggle

bob, jog, nod

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