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whiffing

The word “whiffing” has 2 syllables: whiff-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈwɪf.ɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for whiffing?

In the thesaurus, “whiffing” has 11 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for whiffing along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for whiffing

  • breathing
  • inhaling
  • nosing
  • respiring
  • savoring
  • scenting
  • smelling
  • sniffing
  • snorting
  • snuffing
  • snuffling

Antonyms for whiffing

Meanings of whiffing

  • verb
    1. To waft.
    2. To sniff.
    3. To strike out.
    4. To miss the ball completely.
    5. To attempt to strike and miss, especially being off-balance/vulnerable after missing.
    6. To throw out in whiffs; to consume in whiffs; to puff.
    7. To carry or convey by a whiff, or as by a whiff; to puff or blow away.
    8. To have or give off a strong, unpleasant smell.
    9. To fail spectacularly at a task.
    10. To fish with a handline.
  • noun
    1. The act of one who, or that which, whiffs.
    2. A mode of fishing with a hand line for pollock, mackerel, etc.

Example Sentences

  • The batter kept whiffing at every fastball.
  • She was whiffing the flowers to enjoy their fragrance.
  • The golfer felt embarrassed after whiffing the easy shot.
  • He stood in the kitchen whiffing the aroma of fresh bread.
  • The rookie continued whiffing during batting practice.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whiffing, such as: accomplishing, achieving, breathing, connecting, contacting, hitting, inhaling.

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Related Words

yawning

scenting

inbreathing

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