What is another word for purr?

Pronunciation: [pˈɜː] (IPA)

Synonyms for Purr:

What are the hypernyms for Purr?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Purr?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for purr (as nouns)

What are the opposite words for purr?

The word "purr" refers to the soft, continuous, and throaty sound that a cat makes when it is happy or relaxed. The antonyms for "purr" are words that represent the opposite of this sound. Some examples of antonyms for "purr" are the words "growl," "snarl," and "roar." These words are used to describe the rough, angry, and aggressive sounds that animals make. Other antonyms for "purr" include the words "cry," "sob," and "whimper," which are used to describe the sounds made by someone who is sad or upset. While "purr" represents a happy and contented state, its antonyms represent feelings of anger or sadness.

What are the antonyms for Purr?

Usage examples for Purr

She had sat quite a long time at it, spinning, and delighting in its old friendly purr and clatter.
"The Pioneers"
Katharine Susannah Prichard
When all this array of pussys had saluted the Queen they sat down upon the grass and began to purr, while some indulged in a yawn behind their paws and others commenced to wash their faces; for they had just been aroused from a long nap.
"Dot and Tot of Merryland"
L. Frank Baum
"Oh, but you'll make me purr," he said.
"The Pastor's Wife"
Elizabeth von Arnim

Famous quotes with Purr

  • To err is human, to purr feline.
    Robert Byrne
  • If we treated everyone we meet with the same affection we bestow upon our favorite cat, they, too, would purr.
    Martin Delany
  • A cat can be trusted to purr when she is pleased, which is more than can be said for human beings.
    William Ralph Inge
  • When the car's going well, I purr like a kitten.
    Buddy Rice
  • To err is human, to purr is feline.
    Robert Byrne

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