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whispering

[hwis-per-ing, wis-] / ˈʰwɪs pər ɪŋ, ˈwɪs- /


NOUN
soft speaking
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Example Sentences

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I could practically hear my female ancestors whispering, Just go chop the onions.

From Salon

Four instances were identified by the AQA where Matchim could be heard whispering French words to pupils, which they could use to answer the questions she had asked, the panel was told.

From BBC

She was whispering into the phone so no one nearby would hear her.

From Los Angeles Times

While my older siblings continue whispering about banks and loans and finance things I don’t understand, I’m stuck on the idea of the FBI invading our house.

From Literature

And a rustling, creeping, whispering sound took its place.

From Literature