swirl vs whirl

swirl and whirl both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
swirl	Yes	No	Yes	No
whirl	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, swirl and whirl are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of swirl include convolution, vortex.

As verbs, swirl and whirl are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of swirl include eddy, purl, whirlpool.

As verbs, swirl and whirl are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of swirl include twiddle, twirl.

swirl (noun)	whirl (noun)
the shape of something rotating rapidly	a usually brief attempt
	the act of rotating rapidly
	confused movement
	the shape of something rotating rapidly

swirl (verb)	whirl (verb)
flow in a circular current, of liquids	flow in a circular current, of liquids
turn in a twisting or spinning motion	turn in a twisting or spinning motion
	cause to spin
	fly around
	revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis