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whisper

[hwis-per, wis-per] / ˈʰwɪs pər, ˈwɪs pər /
NOUN
rumor; information expressed in soft voice
Synonyms
STRONGEST
buzz gossip hint innuendo murmur sigh
STRONG
confidence disclosure divulgence hum insinuation mumble mutter report secret sighing susurration undertone word
WEAK
hushed tone low voice secret message
Antonyms
STRONG
silence
WEAK
information
NOUN
trace, suggestion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breath hint shadow suspicion whiff
STRONG
dash fraction shade tinge touch
WEAK
soupçon
Antonyms
STRONGEST
information
VERB
speak softly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
buzz confide hiss mumble murmur mutter sigh
STRONG
breathe gossip hint insinuate intimate sibilate susurrate tell
WEAK
say softly say under one's breath speak confidentially spread rumor talk into someone's ear talk low tell a secret
Antonyms
STRONGEST
speak clearly
STRONG
hide
WEAK
shout

Example Sentences

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And then — because I can’t help myself — a whisper of cardamom.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

So she had her rehearsal in a whisper so that these guys didn’t have to hear speeches being made.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

And no one ever wants to even whisper the word “stagflation,” which got a four-pronged boost this past week.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Best whisper that out of the earshot of Scotland folk.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Still, I volunteered to do the deed myself so I could whisper a melodramatic goodbye to Pierre.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

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