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PURRS Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word purrs. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word purrs. (close relations)
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drone
verb, nounv, n
noun

• stingless male bee in a colony of social bees (especially honeybees) whose sole function is to mate with the queen

• an unchanging intonation

• someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind

• an aircraft without a pilot that is operated by remote control

• a pipe of the bagpipe that is tuned to produce a single continuous tone

verb

• make a monotonous low dull sound

• talk in a monotonous voice

hum
verbv
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

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

• a humming noise

verb

• sing with closed lips

• be noisy with activity

• sound with a monotonous hum

• make a low continuous sound

mew
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sound made by a cat (or any sound resembling this)

• the common gull of Eurasia and northeastern North America

verb

• cry like a cat

• utter a high-pitched cry, as of seagulls

purr
verbv
noun

• a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat

verb

• make a soft swishing sound

• indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats

rumble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a loud low dull continuous noise

• a servant's seat (or luggage compartment) in the rear of a carriage

• a fight between rival gangs of adolescents

verb

• make a low noise

• to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

vibrate
verbv
verb

• shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner

• move or swing from side to side regularly

• be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

• sound with resonance

• feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

hums
verbv
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

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

• a humming noise

verb

• sing with closed lips

• be noisy with activity

• sound with a monotonous hum

• make a low continuous sound

purring
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• any of various polymers containing the urethane radical; a wide variety of synthetic forms are made and used as adhesives or plastics or paints or rubber

purrings
nounn
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drone on
verbv
verb

• talk in a monotonous voice

birr
nounn
noun

• sound of something in rapid motion

• the basic unit of money in Ethiopia; equal to 100 cents

verb

• make a soft swishing sound

whir
verbv
noun

• sound of something in rapid motion

verb

• make a soft swishing sound

whirr
verbv
noun

• sound of something in rapid motion

verb

• make a soft swishing sound

• make a vibrant sound, as of some birds

whizz
verb, nounv, n
noun

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

verb

• make a soft swishing sound

• move along very quickly

make vibrant sounds
verbv
verb

• indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats

Best Hypernyms For PURRS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for purrs, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
sound go resonate vibrate

Alternatives for DRONE

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