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BUSTLING Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word bustling. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word bustling. (close relations)
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hustle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property

• a rapid active commotion

verb

• cause to move furtively and hurriedly

• move or cause to move energetically or busily

• sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

• get by trying hard

• pressure or urge someone into an action

abound
verbv
verb

• be abundant or plentiful; exist in large quantities

• be in a state of movement or action

ado
nounn
noun

• a rapid active commotion

brim
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the top edge of a vessel or other container

• a circular projection that sticks outward from the crown of a hat

verb

• be completely full

• fill as much as possible

bristle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a stiff fiber (coarse hair or filament); natural or synthetic

• a stiff hair

verb

• be in a state of movement or action

• rise up as in fear

• have or be thickly covered with or as if with bristles

• react in an offended or angry manner

burst
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of exploding or bursting

• rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

• a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

• a sudden intense happening

verb

• come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

• force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up

• burst outward, usually with noise

• move suddenly, energetically, or violently

• be in a state of movement or action

• emerge suddenly

• cause to burst

• break open or apart suddenly and forcefully

crawl
verbv
noun

• a very slow movement

• a swimming stroke; arms are moved alternately overhead accompanied by a flutter kick

• a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

verb

• move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

• feel as if crawling with insects

• be full of

• show submission or fear

• swim by doing the crawl

flit
verbv
noun

• a sudden quick movement

• a secret move (to avoid paying debts)

verb

• move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

flurry
nounn
noun

• a rapid active commotion

• a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that)

verb

• move in an agitated or confused manner

• cause to feel embarrassment

fuss
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an excited state of agitation

• an angry disturbance

• a quarrel about petty points

• a rapid active commotion

verb

• worry unnecessarily or excessively

• care for like a mother

scamper
verbv
noun

• rushing about hastily in an undignified way

verb

• to move about or proceed hurriedly

scurry
verbv
noun

• rushing about hastily in an undignified way

verb

• to move about or proceed hurriedly

stir
verbv
noun

• a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event

• emotional agitation and excitement

• a rapid active commotion

verb

• move an implement through

• move very slightly

• stir feelings in

• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• affect emotionally

• summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

• to begin moving

• mix or add by stirring

swell
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea

• a rounded elevation (especially one on an ocean floor)

• a crescendo followed by a decrescendo

• a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

adjective satellite

• excellent

verb

• increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity

• become filled with pride, arrogance, or anger

• expand abnormally

• come up (as of feelings and thoughts, or other ephemeral things)

• come up, as of a liquid

• cause to become swollen

teem
verbv
verb

• be teeming, be abuzz

• move in large numbers

bustle about
verbv
verb

• move or cause to move energetically or busily

Best Hypernyms For BUSTLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for bustling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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active busy commotion din energetic frame framework industrious lively move ruckus ruction rumpus teeming tumult vibrant

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