Whirring and Whispering

Whirring

Whirring noun - Sound of something in rapid motion.
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Whispering and whirring are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Whispering" instead a noun "Whirring".

Nearby Words: whirr, whirred

Whispering

Whispering noun - Speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords.
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Whirring and whispering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Whirring" instead a noun "Whispering".

Nearby Words: whisper, whispered, whisperer
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