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View synonyms for susurrate

susurrate

/ sjuːˈsʌrənt, ˈsjuːsəˌreɪt /

verb

  1. literary,  (intr) to make a soft rustling sound; whisper; murmur

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Other Word Forms

  • susurration noun
  • susurrant adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of susurrate1

C17: from Latin susurrāre to whisper
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That trademark Pinter moment, when stockings susurrate, is here turned into a suspender extravaganza.

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