Hum and Swish

Hum

Hum verb - To fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound.
Usage example: a helicopter hummed overhead

Swish and hum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swish" instead the word "Hum" as a verb or a noun.

Swish

Swish verb - To make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\.
Usage example: with their satin costumes swishing, the little ballerinas pirouetted onto the stage

Hum and swish are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hum" instead the word "Swish" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: swishing, swished
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