SOUGH Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word sough. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SOUGH
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| murmur | verb, nounv, 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 | verbv | |||||||
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, nounv, 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, 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 | ||||||||
| whoosh | verb, nounv, 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, nounv, 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 | ||||||||
