purr | Definition of purr

Synonyms and Antonyms of purr

a monotonous sound like that of an insect in motion

listened to the reassuring purr of the car engine

Synonyms of purr

burr, buzz, chirr, churr, drone, hum, thrum, whir (also whirr), whiz (or whizz), zoom

Words Related to purr

babble, coo, gasp, gurgle, hiss, moan, murmur, rustle, sigh, suspiration, susurration, susurrus, whisper

whish, zing, zip

Near Antonyms of purr

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