Synonyms of whistling

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adjective

as in shrill

having a high musical pitch or range

the whistling sound of missiles as they sped toward their targets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shrill
• shrieking
• screeching
• high-pitched
• squeaky
• squeaking
• piping
• treble
• nasal
• piercing
• tinny
• thin
• penetrating
• strident
• squealing
• peeping
• earsplitting
• sharp
• whiny
• whining
• yapping
• yelping
• whiney

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bass
• low
• grave
• deep
• throaty
• hoarse
• husky
• smoky
• rough
• gruff
• smokey

whistling

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verb

present participle of whistle

as in wheezing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wheezing
• hissing
• whooshing
• swooshing
• whizzing
• swishing
• zipping
• bubbling
• humming
• fizzing
• sizzling
• fizzling
• effervescing
• whishing
• droning
• buzzing