Another word for whir

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Verb

To make a continuous low-pitched droning sound

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Noun

A continuous low-pitched droning sound

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Another word for whir

Verb

vibrate
To move back and forth or to and fro, especially rhythmically and rapidly:
To progress in a given direction while moving back and forth rapidly:
To be in a state of great activity, excitement, or agitation:

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1. To move back and forth or to and fro, especially rhythmically and rapidly:
2. To progress in a given direction while moving back and forth rapidly:
3. To be in a state of great activity, excitement, or agitation:
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swish
To move with a hissing or whistling sound.
To rustle, as silk.
To cause to move with a swishing sound:

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1. To move with a hissing or whistling sound.
2. To rustle, as silk.
3. To cause to move with a swishing sound:
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whiz
To make a whirring or hissing sound, as of an object speeding through air.
To move or do something quickly:
To pass quickly:

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1. To make a whirring or hissing sound, as of an object speeding through air.
2. To move or do something quickly:
3. To pass quickly:
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