Synonyms for whirr

Synonyms for (noun) whirr

Synonyms: whir, whirr, whirring, birr

Definition: sound of something in rapid motion

Usage: whir of a bird's wings; the whir of the propellers

Similar words: sound

Definition: the sudden occurrence of an audible event

Usage: the sound awakened them


Synonyms for (verb) whirr

Synonyms: churr, whirr

Definition: make a vibrant sound, as of some birds

Similar words: utter, let loose, let out, emit

Definition: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

Usage: She let out a big heavy sigh; He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand


Synonyms: purr, birr, whir, whirr, whiz, whizz

Definition: make a soft swishing sound

Usage: the motor whirred; the car engine purred

Similar words: sound, go

Definition: make a certain noise or sound

Usage: She went `Mmmmm'; The gun went `bang'


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