whis·per
ˈ(h)wi-spər 
whispered; whispering
ˈ(h)wi-sp(ə-)riŋ
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
1
: something communicated by or as if by whispering
2
a
: an act or instance of whispering
especially
: speech without vibration of the vocal cords
b
: a sibilant sound that resembles whispered speech
Synonyms
Examples of whisper in a Sentence
Verb
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.
Noun
She spoke in a whisper.
the whisper of the wind
I've heard whispers that the company might go out of business.
Recent Examples on the Web
Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
That is generally French for saying that yes, a dog can whisper.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
Veteran journalist Kim Osorio appears in the doc and says that there were whispers that Porter was a victim of Combs’ abuse, and an attorney for a client who sued Combs says her client witnessed acts of violence against Porter.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The pair spent the evening cozied up at their table, whispering and sharing several kisses throughout the night.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 16 Jan. 2025
That is generally French for saying that yes, a dog can whisper.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
Recent whispers from Washington suggest that tariffs are unlikely to be broad.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 16 Jan. 2025
Veteran journalist Kim Osorio appears in the doc and says that there were whispers that Porter was a victim of Combs’ abuse, and an attorney for a client who sued Combs says her client witnessed acts of violence against Porter.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Whisper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whisper. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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whisper
2 of 2 noun1
: something said by or as if by whispering
2
: an act or instance of whispering
3
: a barely noticeable amount : hint
showed only a whisper of concern
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