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    whisper
    /ˈwɪspə/

    verb

    • 1. speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy: "Alison was whispering in his ear" Similar murmurmuttermumblespeak/say softlyOpposite shout

    noun

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

    Learn the meaning of whisper as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, antonyms and usage examples. Find out how to pronounce whisper in British and American English, and see translations in other languages.

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

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word whisper, which can be a verb or a noun. Whisper means to speak softly or to communicate in a whisper, or a rumor or a hint.

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of whisper – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    Whisper is a verb that means to speak extremely quietly so that other people cannot hear. Learn how to use whisper in a sentence, see translations in different languages, and compare with related words like whisper and whistle.