ALL meanings of whisper
whis·per
W w - verb without object whisper to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords. 1
- verb without object whisper Phonetics. to produce utterance substituting breath for phonation. 1
- verb without object whisper to talk softly and privately (often implying gossip, slander, plotting, or the like): The king knew that the courtiers were whispering. 1
- verb without object whisper (of trees, water, breezes, etc.) to make a soft, rustling sound like that of whispering. 1
- verb with object whisper to utter with soft, low sounds, using the breath, lips, etc.: He whispered endearments to her. 1
- verb with object whisper Phonetics. to utter (speech sounds) substituting breath for phonation. 1
- verb with object whisper to say or tell in a whisper; tell privately. 1
- verb with object whisper to speak to or tell (a person) in a whisper or privately. 1
- noun whisper the mode of utterance, or the voice, of a person who whispers: to speak in a whisper. 1
- noun whisper a word or remark uttered by whispering. 1
- noun whisper a rumor or insinuation: Whispers circulated about the affair. 1
- noun whisper a soft, rustling sound like a whisper: the whisper of leaves in the wind. 1
- intransitive verb whisper talk softly 1
- intransitive verb whisper talk softly to sb 1
- transitive verb whisper say softly 1
- transitive verb whisper with clause: say softly 1
- intransitive verb whisper say softly to sb 1
- intransitive verb whisper with clause: say softly to sb 1
- noun whisper soft talk 1
- noun whisper rumour 1
- intransitive verb whisper make rustling sound 1
- noun whisper A soft or confidential tone of voice; a whispered word or phrase. 1
- verb whisper When you whisper, you say something very quietly, using your breath rather than your throat, so that only one person can hear you. 0
- verb whisper Whisper is also a noun. 0
- verb whisper If people whisper about a piece of information, they talk about it, although it might not be true or accurate, or might be a secret. 0
- verb whisper If something whispers, it makes a low quiet sound which can only just be heard. 0
- verb whisper to speak or utter (something) in a soft hushed tone, esp without vibration of the vocal cords 0
- verb whisper to speak secretly or furtively, as in promoting intrigue, gossip, etc 0
- verb whisper (of leaves, trees, etc) to make a low soft rustling sound 0
- verb whisper to utter or suggest secretly or privately 0
- noun whisper a low soft voice 0
- noun whisper something uttered in such a voice 0
- noun whisper a low soft rustling sound 0
- noun whisper a trace or suspicion 0
- noun whisper a rumour or secret 0
- intransitive verb whisper to speak very softly, esp. without the resonance produced by the vibration of the vocal cords 0
- intransitive verb whisper to talk quietly or furtively, as in gossiping, maligning, or plotting 0
- intransitive verb whisper to make a soft, rustling sound like a whisper, as the leaves of a tree 0
- verb transitive whisper to say very softly, esp. by whispering 0
- verb transitive whisper to tell (something) to (someone) privately or as a secret 0
- noun whisper the act or an instance of whispering; specif., soft, low speech produced with breath but, usually, without vibrating the vocal cords 0
- noun whisper something whispered 0
- noun whisper a secret, hint, rumor, etc. 0
- noun whisper a soft, rustling sound like a whisper 0