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Synonyms of hum

48 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for hum is drone. Other synonyms of hum are croon.

Synonyms and similar words for hum

verbTo make a sound from the vocal cords without pronouncing any real words, with one's lips closed.

  • croonTo hum or sing (a song or tune), or to speak (words), softly in a low pitch or in a sentimental manner; specifically...

verbTo express by humming.

verbTo drone like certain insects naturally do in motion, or sounding similarly.

  • bumble
  • whirrTo make a sibilant buzzing or droning sound.

verbTo buzz, be busily active like a beehive.

verbTo reek, smell bad.

verbTo flatter by approving; to cajole; to deceive or impose upon; to humbug.

  • blandishTo persuade someone by using flattery; to cajole.
  • inveigle
  • sweet-talkTo influence or urge by gentle caressing or flattering.
  • butter up figurativelyTo flatter, especially with the intent of personal gain.
  • cajoleTo persuade someone to do something which they are reluctant to do, especially by flattery or promises; to coax.
  • sweeten
  • fast-talkTo use clever speech in order to persuade, mislead, or manipulate someone.
  • canoodle figurativelyTo cajole or persuade (someone).
  • carny dialectalTo cajole, wheedle, or coax.
  • coax
  • collogueTo coax (someone); also, to flatter (someone).
  • fleech ScotlandTo wheedle; coax; cajole; induce with fair words; flatter.
  • honey around figurativelyTo cajole or sweet-talk (someone); to hang out around (someone) as a yes-man or toady.
  • soft-sawderTo flatter or cajole.
  • soft-soapTo attempt to persuade by flattery or pleasing words; to butter up.
  • stroke US, figurativelyTo influence (someone) by convincing or flattering them.
  • twistTo coax.
  • wheedleTo cajole or attempt to persuade by flattery.
  • blandander Ireland, datedTo flatter or cajole.
  • croodle UK, dialectalTo fawn or coax.
  • engle obsolete
  • honey up dated, figurativelyTo cajole, suck up to or sweet-talk (someone).
  • ingle obsoleteTo cajole or coax; to wheedle.
  • soap dated, slangTo flatter; to wheedle.
  • tweedle obsoleteTo influence as if by fiddling; to coax; to allure.
  • whilly Scotland, archaicTo cajole.
  • word obsoleteTo flatter with words, to cajole.

interjectionSynonym of hmm: a noise indicating thought, consideration, &c.

interjectionSynonym of um: a noise indicating doubt, uncertainty, &c.

verbMore synonyms

  • bombinateTo buzz or hum; to speak idly, vacuously, or to little effect.
  • droneTo produce a low-pitched hum or buzz.
  • thrum
  • whizz

Opposite of hum

verbMore antonyms

Meaning of hum

  1. noun A hummed tune, i.e. created orally with lips closed.
  2. noun An often indistinct sound resembling human humming.
  3. noun Busy activity, like the buzz of a beehive.

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Questions about synonyms of hum

What is another word for hum?
Hum has 48 synonyms on Word.ws, such as drone and croon.
What is the opposite of hum?
The opposite of hum is snap.
What does hum mean?
Hum means a hummed tune, i.e. created orally with lips closed.

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