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SUSURRUS Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word susurrus. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word susurrus. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SUSURRUS

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susurration
nounn
noun

• the indistinct sound of people whispering

• speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

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

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

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

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

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

Best Hypernyms For SUSURRUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for susurrus, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for SUSURRATION

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