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HUMMING Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word humming. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word humming. (close relations)
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buzzing
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• noisy like the sound of a bee

droning
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an unchanging intonation

murmuring
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

adjective satellite

• making a low continuous indistinct sound

whirring
adjectiveadj
noun

• sound of something in rapid motion

adjective satellite

• like the sound of rapidly vibrating wings

buzz
verb, nounv, n
noun

• sound of rapid vibration

• a confusion of activity and gossip

verb

• make a buzzing sound

• fly low

• be noisy with activity

• call with a buzzer

bumble
verbv
verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• walk unsteadily, tripping repeatedly

• speak haltingly

bustle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a rapid active commotion

• a framework worn at the back below the waist for giving fullness to a woman's skirt

verb

• move or cause to move energetically or busily

busyness
nounn
noun

• the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity

croon
verbv
verb

• sing softly

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

seethe
verbv
verb

• be noisy with activity

• be in an agitated emotional state

• foam as if boiling

• boil vigorously

thrum
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a thrumming sound

verb

• sound with a monotonous hum

• sound the strings of (a stringed instrument)

• make a rhythmic sound

whir
verbv
noun

• sound of something in rapid motion

verb

• make a soft swishing sound

al faran
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan

harkat ul-ansar
nounn
noun

• an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan

harkat ul-mujahedeen
nounn
noun

• an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan

harkat-ul-mujahideen
nounn
noun

• an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan

harkat-ul-mujahidin
nounn
noun

• an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan

movement of holy warriors
noun

• an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan

hua
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan

Best Hypernyms For HUMMING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for humming, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
noise sound action activeness activity be go music resound sing
Phrases (1)
make noise

Alternatives for BUZZING

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