🎵whistle

verb
/ˈwɪsəl/

Meaning

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth
a small wind instrument that produces a high-pitched sound when blown

Example Sentences

He likes to whistle while working.

The referee blew his whistle to start the game.

Synonyms

blow, pipe, toot, sound, flute
Entry 1
blow, pipe, toot, sound
Entry 2
pipe, flute

Antonyms

silence, quiet, mute

Collocations

whistle tune, whistle loudly, whistle blow, train whistle, blow a whistle, referee whistle
Entry 1
whistle tune, whistle loudly, whistle blow, train whistle
Entry 2
blow a whistle, referee whistle, train whistle

More Example Sentences

Protecting whistleblowers is a moral duty because they act in the public interest.

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