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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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   WHISPER definition: 1. to speak very quietly, using the breath but not the voice, so that only the person close to you…. Learn more.

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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.

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

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   noun. 1. : something communicated by or as if by whispering. especially : rumor. whispers of scandal. 2. a. : an act or instance of whispering. especially : speech without vibration of the vocal cords. b. : a sibilant sound that resembles whispered speech. 3. : hint, trace.

5. 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 out the synonyms, pronunciation, and origin of whisper, and see how it is used in sentences.

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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.

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. 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.

9. 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 say something secretly. Find out how to use whisper in different contexts and with synonyms.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › whisperWhisper Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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    Whisper Definition. The act or an instance of whispering; specif., soft, low speech produced with breath but, usually, without vibrating the vocal cords. To speak in a whisper. Something whispered. A secret, hint, rumor, etc. A soft, rustling sound like a whisper.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishWHISPER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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    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.