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whirl

The word “whirl” has 1 syllable: whirl

It's pronounced as /wɝːl/

What is synonym and antonym for whirl?

In the thesaurus, “whirl” has 275 synonyms and 39 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for whirl

Antonyms for whirl

Meanings of whirl

  • noun
    1. An act of whirling.
    2. Something that whirls.
    3. A confused tumult.
    4. A rapid series of events.
    5. Dizziness or giddiness.
    6. (usually following “give”) A brief experiment or trial.
  • verb
    1. To rotate, revolve, spin or turn rapidly.
    2. To have a sensation of spinning or reeling.
    3. To make something or someone whirl.
    4. To remove or carry quickly with, or as with, a revolving motion; to snatch.

Example Sentences

  • Leaves began to whirl around the yard during the storm.
  • The dancers continued to whirl gracefully across the stage.
  • A sudden whirl of snow covered the road.
  • Her thoughts seemed to whirl after hearing the surprising news.
  • The amusement ride made passengers whirl through the air rapidly.

On this page you'll find 314 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whirl, such as: abashment, accelerate, ado, agitate, agitation, alarums and excursions, amble.

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