Synonyms for whisper
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : hwis-per, wis-per |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈʰwɪs pər, ˈwɪs pər |
Top 10 synonyms for whisper Other synonyms for the word whisper
- breathe
- confidence
- dash
- disclosure
- divulgence
- fraction
- hum
- hushed tone
- insinuate
- insinuation
- intimate
- low voice
- mumble
- mutter
- report
- say softly
- say under one's breath
- secret
- secret message
- shade
- sibilate
- sighing
- soupçon
- speak confidentially
- spread rumor
- suspicion
- susurrate
- susurration
- talk into someone's ear
- talk low
- tell
- tell a secret
- tinge
- touch
- undertone
- whiff
- word
Définition of whisper
Origin :- Old English hwisprian "speak very softly" (only in a Northumbrian gloss for Latin murmurare), from Proto-Germanic *khwis- (cf. Middle Dutch wispelen, Old High German hwispalon, German wispeln, wispern, Old Norse hviskra "to whisper"), imitative and probably related to Old English hwistlian "to whistle." Related: Whispered; whispering. The noun is from 1590s.
- noun rumor; information expressed in soft voice
- noun trace, suggestion
- verb speak softly
- She heard him speaking in a voice not louder than a whisper, rapid, distinct.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- It was no louder than a whisper from without—the creak of a board.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- There was a monotone of desolation as she went on speaking in a whisper meant for the ears of no other.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- Her voice was little more than a whisper, but it was loud in the listener's heart.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- His tone was hardly louder than a whisper, but spoken with great distinctness.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- A dozen bayonets were pointed at their breasts with the whisper, 'Silence or death!'
- Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
- Hubertine, quite overcome, said in a whisper, "This young man is the son of Monseigneur?"
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- There were some thoughts which he could not whisper into even Silver's ear.
- Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
- She still spoke in a whisper, and Sarah had only laughed and said nothing more.
- Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
- I says in a whisper, and feeling sick all over, because I knowed what he was thinking about.
- Extract from : « Tom Sawyer Abroad » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)
Antonyms for whisper
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