whirl vs swirl

whirl and swirl both are nouns.

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

As nouns, whirl and swirl are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of whirl include convolution, vortex.

As verbs, whirl and swirl are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of whirl include eddy, purl, whirlpool.

As verbs, whirl and swirl are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of whirl include twiddle, twirl.

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

whirl (verb)	swirl (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