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Meaning
Noun
●
The
act
of
speaking
in a
quiet
voice
, especially, without
vibration
of the
vocal
cords.
●
A rumor.
●
A
faint
trace
or
hint
(of something).
●
A low
rustling
sound
,
like that
of the
wind
in leaves.
●
In Internet:
A
private message
to an individual in a
chat
room.
Verb
●
To
speak
softly
, or
under the breath
,
so as to
be
heard
only by one
near at hand
; to
utter
words
without
sonant
breath
; to
talk
without that
vibration
in the
larynx
which
gives
sonorous
, or
vocal
, sound.
●
To
mention
privately
and
confidentially
, or in a whisper.
●
To make a low,
sibilant
sound.
●
To
speak
with
suspicion
or
timorous
caution
; to
converse
in
whispers
, as
in secret
plotting.
●
To
address
in a
whisper
, or low voice.
●
To
prompt
secretly
or
cautiously
; to
inform
privately.
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Wiktionary
Origin
whisper
English
hwisprian
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
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Voice
Cry
Wail
Growl
Murmur
Kiss
Cackle
Yell
Hear
Sound
Clap
Moan
Murmuring
Hug
Talk
Chant
Squeak
Roar
Laugh
Chirp
Nod
Smile
Exclaim
Listen
Recite
Speak
Groan
Touch
Fart
Intone
Say
Pray
Gasp
Snarl
Sit
Hum
Pronounce
Thump
Weep
Utter
Sigh
Curse
Echo
Lick
Overhear
Mumble
Loud
Mumbling
Stare
Joke
Dance
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Rhymes
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