whisper
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verb \ˈhwis-pər, ˈwis-\whis·peredwhis·per·ing \-p(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of WHISPER
intransitive verb
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
transitive verb
1
: to address in a whisper
2
: to utter or communicate in or as if in a whisper
See Examples of WHISPER
- 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.
Origin of WHISPER
Middle English, from Old English hwisperian; akin to Old High German hwispalōn to whisper, Old Norse hvīsla — more at whistle
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to WHISPER
- Synonyms
- bruit (about), circulate, noise (about or out), rumor
2whisper
nounDefinition of WHISPER
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
Examples of WHISPER
- She spoke in a whisper.
- the whisper of the wind
- I've heard whispers that the company might go out of business.
First Known Use of WHISPER
1595
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