rustled

Meanings

• Verb

  Made a rustling or whispering sound; disturbed or agitated.

  - "The leaves rustled in the wind."
  - "The detective's footsteps rustled the dead leaves as he approached the crime scene."

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Synonyms

rustle up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rustled
mumbled , tumbled , rumbled

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Variants

List of all variants of rustled that leads to same result
rustle , rustled , rustles , rustling , rustle up , rustled up , rustles up , rustling up

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Etymology

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From Old English 'russelan' meaning 'to agitate' or 'make a rustling sound'.

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Trivia

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1. The sound of rustling leaves is often used in horror films to build suspense.

2. The term 'rustle up' is also used to describe the act of preparing food quickly.

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Related Concepts

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1. agitate: To stir up or excite (something or someone) by causing turbulence or unrest.

2. rustle up: To prepare quickly and in a hurried manner.

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Culture

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In literature, 'rustled' is often used to describe the sound of wind or leaves, adding atmosphere and tension to a scene. In music, it can be used as a metaphor for emotional turmoil or unrest.

How to Memorize "rustled"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the sound of leaves rustling in the wind or the sound of someone quietly moving through a room.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of rustling with the image of leaves or wind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rustled Leaves' to remember the meaning of the word.

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