rustle vs rustling

rustle and rustling both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
rustle	Yes	No	Yes	No
rustling	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, rustle and rustling are synonyms defined as:

rustle and rustling: a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

Other synonyms of rustle include whisper, whispering.

rustle (noun)	rustling (noun)
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind	the stealing of cattle
	a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

rustle (adjective)	rustling (adjective)
	characterized by soft sounds