SOUGH Synonyms
3 hypernyms for sough. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SOUGH
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| murmur | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech • a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant • an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves • a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone verb • speak softly or indistinctly • make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath | ||||||
| rustle | verb v | |||||
noun • a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind verb • make a dry crackling sound • take illegally • forage food | ||||||
| sigh | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an utterance made by exhaling audibly • a sound like a person sighing verb • heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily • utter with a sigh | ||||||
| whisper | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords • a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind verb • speak softly; in a low voice | ||||||
| whoosh | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the noise produced by the sudden rush of a fluid (a gas or liquid) verb • move with a sibilant sound • move with a whooshing sound • gush or squirt out | ||||||
| purl | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • gold or silver wire thread • a basic knitting stitch made by putting the needle through the front of the stitch from the righthand side verb • flow in a circular current, of liquids • make a murmuring sound • knit with a purl stitch • edge or border with gold or silver embroidery • embroider with gold or silver thread | ||||||