Synonyms of whispered

whispered 1 of 2

adjective

as in muttered

Related Words

• muttered
• shouted
• mumbled
• murmured
• gasped
• breathed
• mouthed
• sputtered
• drawled
• chirped
• intoned
• purred
• squeaked
• spluttered
• articulated
• uttered
• pronounced
• enunciated
• voiced
• vocal
• spoken
• sonant
• oral

Dissimilar Words

• silent
• inarticulate
• quiet
• mute
• unspoken
• unsaid
• unexpressed
• nonvocal
• unvoiced
• voiceless
• unuttered
• surd

whispered

2 of 2

verb

past tense of whisper

as in rumored

to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy

assistants whispered that the two singers were having a secret relationship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rumored
• revealed
• hinted
• suggested
• implied
• told
• reported
• circulated
• disclosed
• divulged
• spilled
• bruited (about)
• proclaimed
• exposed
• blabbed
• noised (about or abroad)
• dished
• gossiped
• tattled
• intimated
• bared
• promulgated
• propagated
• insinuated
• let on (about)
• publicized
• spread
• bandied (about)
• broadcast
• blazed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of whispered

Adjective

For many leaders, the phrase conjures up whispered alliances, opportunistic loyalty, self-interested maneuvering and the slow poisoning of organizational culture. — Harrison Monarth, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

Verb

Arizona Cardinals executives and coaches caught wind and whispered about the fit at the NFL Scouting Combine. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Prices are thought to be set to jump too, with more than US$90,000 being whispered around the car world. — New Atlas, 27 July 2026

One by one, his fellow initiates have solved the riddle in front of them, whispered it to the labyrinth’s guardian, and passed through the leaves to Erudite headquarters beyond it. — Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

For several years, the ELF had been whispered about in activist circles. — Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

My father put his arm around my shoulder and whispered in my ear. — Elin Hilderbrand, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

The event was not only the talk of the town, but the world, with fans dissecting every guest arrival, photo of gifts and whispered details. — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Recalling a former boss who whispered intimate good-byes to his appliances when his restaurant closed, Luca says that the head chef didn’t receive similar farewells from his employees. — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026

The toys clanked, the players held their breath and onlookers whispered strategies on the sidelines – until a winner was crowned. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 24 June 2026