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   whis·per

   /ˈ(h)wispər/

   verb

   • 1. speak very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords, especially for the sake of privacy: "Alison was whispering in his ear" Similar murmurmuttermumblespeak/say softlyspeak/say in muted tonesspeak/say in hushed tonesspeak/say sotto vocebreathepurrsay under one's breathOpposite shout
   • ▪ be rumored: "it was whispered that he would soon die"
   • ▪ (of leaves, wind, or water) rustle or murmur softly.

   noun

   • 1. a soft or confidential tone of voice; a whispered word or phrase: "she spoke in a whisper" Similar murmurmuttermumblelow voicehushed toneundertoneOpposite shout
   • ▪ a rumor or piece of gossip: "whispers of a blossoming romance" Similar rumorstoryreportspeculationinsinuationsuggestionhintgossiphearsaywordscandaltittle-tattleidle talkon ditbavardageKaffeeklatschlabrishshu-shuinformal:buzzgossscuttlebuttteafurphyskinderrare:bruit
   • ▪ a soft rustling or murmuring sound: "the thunder of the surf became a muted whisper" Similar rustlemurmursighmoansoughwhooshwhirswishrare:susurrationbabbleburblepurllapliterary:plashOpposite howlroarroarthunder
   • ▪ a slight trace; a hint: "he didn't show even a whisper of interest" Similar tracescraptouchtingehintsuggestionsuspicionsoupçonwhiffinklingscintillawhitsparkglimmerflickeratomspeckbitouncedropdashjotiotashredcrumbmorselfragmentvestigegrainspotmitemodicuminformal:smidgensmidgetadstimarchaic:scantlingscruple

   Word Origin Old Englishhwisprian, of Germanic origin; related to German wispeln, from the imitative base of whistle.

   Derivatives

   • 1. whispery adjective

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWHISPER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to speak very quietly, using the breath but not the voice, so that only the person close to you can hear you: She leaned over and whispered something in his ear. What are you two girls whispering about? [ + speech ] "Where are the toilets?" she whispered. It's rude to whisper! Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to talk to someone.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › whisperWhisper Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of WHISPER is to speak softly with little or no vibration of the vocal cords especially to avoid being overheard. How to use whisper in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › whisperWHISPER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Whisper is a verb that means to speak with soft, hushed sounds, or a noun that means a low soft voice or a rumor. Learn the origin, usage and idioms of whisper with Dictionary.com.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › whisperWhisper - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When you speak very quietly, so that hardly anyone can hear, you're whispering, or speaking in a whisper. A whisper is the opposite of a shout. When teachers talk about using your outside voice (when you're outside) and your inside voice (for speaking normally), the whisper is even quieter than the inside voice.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWHISPER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of whisper as a verb and a noun, with examples of how to use it in sentences. Find out the difference between whisper and talk, chat, chatter and more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › whisperWhisper - definition of whisper by The Free Dictionary

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   Whisper is a noun or verb that means soft speech without using the full voice, or a low rustling sound. Learn how to use whisper in different contexts, such as gossip, rumor, or stage, with synonyms and translations.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishwhisper verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and examples of the verb whisper, which means to speak very quietly or to suggest something secretly. Find out how to use whisper in different contexts and grammar forms.