Associations to the word «Soughing»
Noun
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Wiktionary
SOUGH, verb. To make a soft rustling or murmuring sound.
SOUGH, noun. A murmuring sound; rushing, rustling, or whistling sound.
SOUGH, noun. A gentle breeze; a waft; a breath.
SOUGH, noun. A (deep) sigh.
SOUGH, noun. (Scotland) (obsolete) A vague rumour.
SOUGH, noun. (Scotland) (obsolete) A cant or whining mode of speaking, especially in preaching or praying.
SOUGH, noun. A small drain; an adit.
Dictionary definition
SOUGH, verb. Make a murmuring sound; "the water was purling".
Wise words
Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry
and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.