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whir

noun
variants: also whirr

Synonyms and Antonyms of whir

a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion

  • a whir coming from the refrigerator
Synonyms of whir

burr, buzz, chirr, churr, drone, hum, purr, thrum, whiz (or whizz), zoom
Words Related to whir

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

whish, zing, zip
Near Antonyms of whir

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

whir

verb
variants: also whirr

Synonyms and Antonyms of whir

to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound

  • the hummingbird whirred as it hovered over a flower
  • our tires whirred as we traveled over the rough road
Synonyms of whir

bumble, burr, buzz, drone, hum, whish, whiz (or whizz), zip, zoom
Words Related to whir

chirr, churr

thrum

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

coo, curr

wheeze, whistle, whoosh

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