whooshing
nounDivide whooshing into syllables:
whoosh · ing
How to pronounce whooshing:
Definition of whooshing:
- whooshing (noun):
- a swift or explosive rush
- the sound created by such a rush
Synonyms for whooshing:
buzzing
crackle
crepitate
crinkle
droning
hissing
humming
rustle
rustling
susurrate
swish
wheezing
whirring
whish
whisper
whispering
whistling
whizzing
zipping
zooming
Antonyms for whooshing:
dawdling
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