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sough

/sɒf/ verb · British & US
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What does sough mean?

verb

To make a low, mournful, rustling or whispering sound, especially of wind through trees or a hole in a wall. A low, mournful sound, especially of wind.

Example

"The trees soughed in the wind, their branches creaking and swaying."

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