SWIRL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for SWIRL?

Need another word that means the same as “swirl”? Find 20 synonyms and 30 related words for “swirl” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Swirl” are: eddy, purl, whirl, whirlpool, twiddle, twirl, billow, spiral, wind, churn, swish, agitate, circulate, revolve, spin, twist, gyrate, convolution, vortex

Swirl as a Noun

Definitions of "Swirl" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “swirl” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The shape of something rotating rapidly.
• A quantity of something moving in a twisting or spiralling pattern.
• A twisting or spiralling movement or pattern.

Synonyms of "Swirl" as a noun (3 Words)

convolution	A convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain. The convolutions of farm policy.
vortex	A whirling mass of fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind. A swirling vortex of emotions.
whirl	A rapid movement round and round. He was caught up in a whirl of work.

Usage Examples of "Swirl" as a noun

• Swirls of dust swept across the floor.
• She emerged with a swirl of skirts.
• Swirls of colour.

Swirl as a Verb

Definitions of "Swirl" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “swirl” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Turn in a twisting or spinning motion.
• Cause to move in a twisting or spiralling pattern.
• Move in a twisting or spiralling pattern.
• Flow in a circular current, of liquids.

Synonyms of "Swirl" as a verb (17 Words)

agitate	Cause to be agitated excited or roused. They agitated for a reversal of the decision.
billow	Rise and move as in waves or billows. Her dress billowed out around her.
churn	Produce butter by churning milk or cream. These brokers churn the client s portfolio to generate an income for themselves.
circulate	Move around a social function in order to talk to many different people. This letter is being circulated among the faculty.
eddy	(of water, air, or smoke) move in a circular way. The mists from the river eddied round the banks.
gyrate	Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one’s own axis. Strippers gyrated to rock music on a low stage.
purl	Knit with a purl stitch. Knit one purl one.
revolve	Consider (something) repeatedly and from different angles. Her mind revolved the possibilities.
spin	Fish with a spinner. They had to spin the ball wide.
spiral	Move in a spiral course. The path spirals up the mountain.
swish	Aim a swinging blow at something. A girl came in swishing her long skirts.
twiddle	Twist, move, or fiddle with (something), typically in a purposeless or nervous way. She twiddled the dials on the radio.
twirl	Cause to spin. She twirled her fork in the pasta.
twist	Dance the twist. The cord is all twisted.
whirl	Turn in a twisting or spinning motion. I whirled her round the dance hall.
whirlpool	Flow in a circular current, of liquids.
wind	Catch the scent of get wind of. The river winds through the hills.

Usage Examples of "Swirl" as a verb

• The leaves swirled in the autumn wind.
• Swirl a little cream into the soup.
• The smoke was swirling around him.

Associations of "Swirl" (30 Words)

chaotic	In a state of complete confusion and disorder. The political situation was chaotic.
churn	Produce butter by churning milk or cream. Vast crowds had churned the area into a sea of mud.
circular	Having a circular shape. A circular letter was sent asking for support.
convolute	Curl, wind, or twist together. A convolute petal.
convolution	A coil or twist. The convolutions of farm policy.
convolve	Combine (one function or series) with another by forming their convolution.
eddy	(of water, air, or smoke) move in a circular way. An eddy of chill air swirled into the carriage.
gust	Of the wind blow in gusts. The tree was bent almost double by the gust.
hail	Hail falls. A hail of bullets.
helical	Having the shape or form of a helix; spiral. Helical molecules.
hurricane	A severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale. The manager resigned in a hurricane of disagreement.
intricate	Having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate. An intricate network of canals.
maelstrom	A situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil. The train station was a maelstrom of crowds.
purl	Knit with a purl stitch. Knit one purl one.
rainfall	The quantity of rain falling within a given area in a given time. Low rainfall.
roil	Make (someone) annoyed or irritated. A kind of fear roiled in her.
roll	Move along or from side to side unsteadily or uncontrollably. The thunder rolled.
rotary	A rotary machine engine or device. There is an output level rotary for overall volume setting.
storm	Storm windows. The disclosure raised a storm of protest.
thunderstorm	A storm with thunder and lightning and typically also heavy rain or hail.
tornado	A person or thing characterized by violent or devastating action or emotion. Teenagers caught up in a tornado of sexual confusion.
typhoon	A tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans.
vane	Flat surface that rotates and pushes against air or water.
vortex	The shape of something rotating rapidly. We were caught in a vortex of water.
weather	Change under the action or influence of the weather. The sturdy boat had weathered the storm well.
whirl	A rapid movement round and round. A hazelnut whirl.
whirlpool	A quickly rotating mass of water in a river or sea into which objects may be drawn, typically caused by the meeting of conflicting currents. He was drawing her down into an emotional whirlpool.
wind	Make a baby bring up wind after feeding by patting its back. Wind players.
windmill	With reference to a person s arms move or be moved round in a circle in a manner suggestive of the rotating sails or vanes of a windmill. Penny slipped windmilled her arms and somehow kept her balance.
windy	Abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes. A windy dash home.