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单词 susurration
释义

susurration

noun

su·​sur·​ra·​tion ˌsü-sə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce susurration (audio)
: a whispering sound : murmur

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web And from the wings, the usual supportive assaults from the media, a medley of mudslinging, a susurration of sneers and jibes about the clothing, the smile, the look. Gerard Baker, WSJ, 19 Oct. 2020 Standing directly underneath, their susurrations combine the sounds of flags snapping in a strong breeze and the whirr of a rumbling ice cream maker on this cold day. Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2020 Spotting such susurrations requires sensitive machines. The Economist, 5 Oct. 2017 Sally Hawkins plays the mild woman whose adversities compelled her to find joy in her work and rise above her susurration of a life. Cincinnati.com, 20 Sep. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1640, in the meaning defined above

susurration

noun

as in whisper

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • whisper
  • susurrus
  • murmur
  • rustle
  • gurgle
  • babble
  • sigh
  • gasp
  • hiss
  • hum
  • coo
  • thrum
  • burr
  • moan
  • whir
  • chirr
  • suspiration
  • purr
  • zoom
  • whirr
  • drone
  • churr
  • zip
  • whizz
  • whiz
  • buzz
  • zing
  • whish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • roar
  • scream
  • shriek
  • screech
  • howl
  • yell
  • squeal
  • squall
  • yelp
  • bawl
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