whisper

1 :  something communicated by or as if by whispering; especially :  rumor whispers of scandal

2a :  an act or instance of whispering; especially :  speech without vibration of the vocal cordsb :  a sibilant sound that resembles whispered speech

3 :  hint, trace

1 :  to speak softly and quietly

2 :  to tell by speaking softly and quietly “I would miss you, Nick,” I whispered. “I would.” — Patricia MacLachlan, Sarah, Plain and Tall

3 :  to make a low rustling sound The wind whispered in the trees.

1 :  a soft quiet way of speaking that can be heard only by people who are near

2 :  the act of speaking softly and quietly

3 :  something said softly and quietly

4 :  ¹hint 2 a whisper of smoke