whis·per
ˈ(h)wi-spər 
whispered; whispering
ˈ(h)wi-sp(ə-)riŋ
1
: to speak softly with little or no vibration of the vocal cords especially to avoid being overheard
2
: to make a sibilant sound that resembles whispering
1
: something communicated by or as if by whispering
2
a
: an act or instance of whispering
especially
: speech without vibration of the vocal cords
b
: a sibilant sound that resembles whispered speech
Synonyms
Examples of whisper in a Sentence
Verb
He whispered in my ear.
She leaned over and whispered to the girl next to her.
I couldn't hear what they were saying because they were whispering.
She leaned over and whispered something to the girl next to her.
“I'll be right back,” she whispered.
A soft breeze whispered through the trees.
Noun
She spoke in a whisper.
the whisper of the wind
I've heard whispers that the company might go out of business.
Recent Examples on the Web
Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
Over the years, they have been whispered, bragged and joked about.
—Julia Jacobs, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
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Verb
And what better well to whisper to than a man who was on the threshold of death?
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
Over the years, they have been whispered, bragged and joked about.
—Julia Jacobs, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Whisper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whisper. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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whisper
2 of 2 noun1
: something said by or as if by whispering
2
: an act or instance of whispering
3
: a barely noticeable amount : hint
showed only a whisper of concern
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