whispering verb
whis·per·ing
The verb form of whispering is whisper
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- verb without object whispering to speak with soft, hushed sounds, using the breath, lips, etc., but with no vibration of the vocal cords. 1
- verb without object whispering Phonetics. to produce utterance substituting breath for phonation. 1
- verb without object whispering 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 whispering (of trees, water, breezes, etc.) to make a soft, rustling sound like that of whispering. 1
- verb with object whispering to utter with soft, low sounds, using the breath, lips, etc.: He whispered endearments to her. 1
- verb with object whispering Phonetics. to utter (speech sounds) substituting breath for phonation. 1
- verb with object whispering to say or tell in a whisper; tell privately. 1
- verb with object whispering to speak to or tell (a person) in a whisper or privately. 1