Synonyms of whir

whir 1 of 2

noun

variants also whirr

as in hum

a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion

a whir coming from the refrigerator

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hum
• purr
• whisper
• buzz
• thrum
• sigh
• rustle
• burr
• moan
• chirr
• drone
• whiz
• whizz
• zoom
• murmur
• churr
• gurgle
• gasp
• babble
• hiss
• coo
• susurrus
• susurration
• zip
• zing
• whish
• suspiration

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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whir

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verb

variants also whirr

as in to hum

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 & Similar Words

• hum
• buzz
• hiss
• whisper
• burr
• whizz
• whiz
• murmur
• drone
• sigh
• thrum
• zip
• purr
• whish
• chirr
• bumble
• zoom
• coo
• whoosh
• churr
• whistle
• fizz
• swish
• rustle
• sizzle
• wheeze
• curr