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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 softlyspeak/say in muted tonesspeak/say in hushed tonesspeak/say sotto vocebreathepurrsay under one's breathOpposite shout
   • ▪ be rumoured: "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 rumour or piece of gossip: "whispers of a blossoming romance" Similar rumourstoryreportspeculationinsinuationsuggestionhintgossiphearsaywordscandaltittle-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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   • English (US)

     WHISPER meaning: 1. to speak very quietly, using the breath...

   • Znaczenie Whisper, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     whisper definicja: 1. to speak very quietly, using the...

   • Whisper: French Translation

     whisper translate: chuchoter, chuchotement [masculine],...

   • Whisper: German Translation

     WHISPER translate: flüstern, raunen, das Flüstern. Learn...

   • Whisper: Malay Translation

     whisper translate: berbisik, membisik, bisikan. Learn more...

   • Whisper: Polish Translation

     WHISPER translate: szeptać, szeptać, szeleścić, szept. Learn...

   • Stage Whisper

     STAGE WHISPER definition: 1. If an actor says something in a...

   • Whisper: Arabic Translation

     WHISPER translate: يَهْمِس. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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

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   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 tell a secret, or a rumor or a hint.

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

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   Whisper definition: to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords.. See examples of WHISPER used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWHISPER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word whisper, a verb and a noun that describes a soft, quiet sound or speech. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and related words for whisper.

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

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   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. This word can apply to other sounds too: you could say the wind is whispering.

9. 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.