sing Synonyms
Another word for sing
• verb (Context 1)
To produce musical tones, melodies, or words using the voice, with regular rhythm and pitch.
"The choir will chant several traditional carols during the winter concert."
• verb (Context 2)
To make whistling, trilling, or melodious calls (especially of birds or insects).
"We woke up early to hear the robins warble in the orchard outside our window."
• verb (Context 3)
To make a high-pitched whistling, ringing, or humming sound (such as wind, a kettle, or a projectile).
"The copper kettle began to whistle on the stove just before the water reached a full boil."
• noun (Context 4)
An informal social gathering or event held for the purpose of communal singing.
"The summer campers gathered around the evening bonfire for a lively community sing-along."
• verb (Context 5)
To act as an informer or confess incriminating details to the authorities (informal).
"The detectives hoped the suspect would snitch once confronted with the financial records."
Opposites of sing
The opposite of sing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: