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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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   How do you say a whisper in a sentence?

   • 2. to talk softly and privately, often implying gossip: The town whispered about the rumors. 3. to make a soft rustling sound like that of whispering: The breeze whispers in the leaves. 4. to utter with soft low sounds using the breath: She whispered endearments to him. 5. to say in a whisper; tell privately.

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   Is Whisper a noun?

   • Whisper is also a noun. Men were talking in whispers in every office. If people whisper about a piece of information, they talk about it, although it might not be true or accurate, or might be a secret. We hit it off so well that everyone started whispering about us. [VERB + about] But don't whisper a word of that. [VERB noun]

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   What does it mean to whisper?

   • When you whisper, you say something very quietly using your breath rather than your throat, so that only one person can hear you.

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

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     whisper noun (SPEECH) [ C ] a way of speaking very quietly,...

   • Znaczenie Whisper, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

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

   • Whisking

     WHISKING definition: 1. present participle of whisk 2. to...

   • Whiskers

     WHISKERS definition: 1. the hair growing on a man's face,...

   • Whisper: German Translation

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

   • Whisper: Korean Translation

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

   • Whisper: Polish Translation

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

   • Whisper: French Translation

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

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

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   Jul 30, 2012 · 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.

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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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › whisperWHISPER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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8. 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, grammar, and origin of whisper.

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.