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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

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

wheeze, whistle, whoosh

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