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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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"I am very scared," said one student, their voice barely above a whisper.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

“That’s right, your shoulder’s coming down,” she said in her calming whisper.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Then warmth: a drop of vanilla, a whisper of cinnamon, a dusting of cardamom or ginger.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

What are the questions we might whisper to ourselves?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

She would talk in a whisper, and go through all kinds of motions.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.