Whisper

Quick meaning: Whisper is a noun meaning The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially without vibration of the vocal cords; the sound thus produced.

Meaning

The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially without vibration of the vocal cords; the sound thus produced.

More Meanings

1. (usually in the plural) A rumor.
2. (figurative) A faint trace or hint (of something).
3. A low rustling sound, like that of the wind in leaves.
4. (Internet) A private message to an individual in a chat room.
5. (occult) A projection of intention and influence caused by sending thoughts or desires outward through softly-spoken words or subtle mental or energetic means.
6. (intransitive) To speak softly or under one's breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration of the vocal cords which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.
7. (transitive) To say (something) softly or under one's breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter (something) without sonant breath, without that vibration of the vocal cords which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.

Example Sentences

I spoke in a near whisper.

The soup had just a whisper of basil.

There are whispers of rebellion all around.

Time can never mend / The careless whispers of a good friend

Word Forms

• whispers
• whispering
• whispered

Synonyms for whisper

Depending on context, synonyms include breathe, rustle, rustling, whispering.

Antonyms for whisper

Common opposites include shout.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include rustle, rustling, murmur, rumor, shade, secrecy.

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