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Synonyms for whispering

Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : hwis-per-ing, wis-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈʰwɪs pər ɪŋ, ˈwɪs-

Définition of whispering

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.
  • adj murmuring
  • noun soft speaking
Example sentences :
  • Already the inward monitor was whispering to her, "Arise, flee for your life!"
  • Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford
  • I could not refrain from whispering, "Don't cry—I am alive."
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 4 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • The sergeant was already there, whispering to Colonel Winchester.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • Suddenly there was a hum and a stir and a buzz of whispering in the room.
  • Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington
  • Memories of the past are whispering to him: 'Choose the flower.
  • Extract from : « The Gentleman From Indiana » by Booth Tarkington
  • A long stream of men, vague, whispering shadows, glided away.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • A corporal was shaking me and whispering "Make no noise; mount and fall in."
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • He sank upon a stump, whispering "That was worse than ten fights."
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • I understand now his whispering to me that he wished he was dead.
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 14, July 2, 1870 » by Various
  • Five were intent on a game of dice, whispering fiercely while they played.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole

Antonyms for whispering

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