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whistling

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of whistling

having a high musical pitch or range

the whistling sound of missiles as they sped toward their targets

Synonyms of whistling

high-pitched, piping, screeching, shrieking, shrill, squeaking, squeaky, treble

Words Related to whistling

peeping, thin, tinny

earsplitting, nasal, penetrating, piercing, sharp, strident

squealing, whining, whiny (also whiney), yapping, yelping

Near Antonyms of whistling

gruff, hoarse, husky, rough, smoky (also smokey)

Antonyms of whistling

bass, deep, grave, low, throaty

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