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

At the beginning of the audio interview, Davis and his attorney whispered to each other. — CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Deep in the cornfields of northeast Iowa, a cacophony of voices loudly whispered to build a permanent baseball stadium. — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

At the end of the third set, Gareth whispered into Marcy’s ear across the table, and her face took on a look of revulsion. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 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

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