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RUSTLE Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word rustle. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word rustle. (close relations)

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rustling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the stealing of cattle

• a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

adjective satellite

• characterized by soft sounds

whisper
verb, nounv, 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

crackle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sharp sound of snapping noises

• glazed china with a network of fine cracks on the surface

adjective satellite

• having the surface decorated with a network of fine cracks, as in crackleware

verb

• make a crackling sound

• make a crushing noise

• to become, or to cause to become, covered with a network of small cracks

creak
verbv
noun

• a squeaking sound

verb

• make a high-pitched, screeching noise

crepitate
verbv
verb

• make a crackling sound

crinkle
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface

verb

• make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in; `crisp' is archaic

• become wrinkled or crumpled or creased

crunch
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sound of something crunching

• a critical situation that arises because of a shortage (as a shortage of time or money or resources)

• the act of crushing

verb

• make a crushing noise

• press or grind with a crushing noise

• crush with the teeth, making a grinding sound

• reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading

flap
verbv
noun

• any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge; hangs loose or projects freely

• an excited state of agitation

• the motion made by flapping up and down

• a movable piece of tissue partly connected to the body

• a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing; used to increase lift or drag

verb

• move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion

• to flutter noisily when moved by the wind

• move with a thrashing motion

• move with a flapping motion

• make a fuss; be agitated

• pronounce with a flap, of alveolar sounds

flutter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of moving back and forth

• abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block

• a disorderly outburst or tumult

• the motion made by flapping up and down

verb

• move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

• move back and forth very rapidly

• flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements

• beat rapidly

• wink briefly

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

susurration
nounn
noun

• the indistinct sound of people whispering

• speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

susurrus
nounn
noun

• the indistinct sound of people whispering

swish
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a brushing or rustling sound

adjective satellite

• elegant and fashionable

verb

• move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound

lift
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of giving temporary assistance

• the component of the aerodynamic forces acting on an airfoil that opposes gravity

• the event of something being raised upward

• a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground

• a powered conveyance that carries skiers up a hill

• a device worn in a shoe or boot to make the wearer look taller or to correct a shortened leg

• one of the layers forming the heel of a shoe or boot

• lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building

• plastic surgery to remove wrinkles and other signs of aging from your face; an incision is made near the hair line and skin is pulled back and excess tissue is excised

• transportation of people or goods by air (especially when other means of access are unavailable)

• a ride in a car

• the act of raising something

verb

• raise from a lower to a higher position

• take hold of something and move it to a different location

• move upwards

• move upward

• make audible

• cancel officially

• make off with belongings of others

• raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help

• invigorate or heighten

• raise in rank or condition

• take off or away by decreasing

• rise up

• pay off (a mortgage)

• take without referencing from someone else's writing or speech; of intellectual property

• take illegally

• fly people or goods to or from places not accessible by other means

• take (root crops) out of the ground

• call to stop the hunt or to retire, as of hunting dogs

• rise upward, as from pressure or moisture

• put an end to

• remove (hair) by scalping

• remove from a seedbed or from a nursery

• remove from a surface

• perform cosmetic surgery on someone's face

whispering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

• speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

adjective satellite

• making a low continuous indistinct sound

Best Hypernyms For RUSTLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for rustle, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
forage go noise rip scrounge sound steal

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