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

Among designers idled by fashion’s revolving door, Dario Vitale is perhaps the most whispered about, following his ouster from Versace after a single, acclaimed season, and Prada Group’s acquisition of the house. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026

So, this collection of reasons is why GTA 6 Online isn’t here, or even being whispered about yet. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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