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View usage for: (hwɪspəʳ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense whispers, present participle whispering, past tense, past participle whispered1. verbWhen you whisper, you say something very quietly, using your breath rather than your throat, so that only one person can hear you. 'Keep your voice down,' I whispered. [VERB with quote] She sat on Rossi's knee as he whispered in her ear. [VERB preposition] He whispered the message to David. [VERB noun preposition] Somebody whispered that films like that were illegal. [VERB that] She whispered his name. [VERB noun] Synonyms: murmur, breathe, mutter, mumble More Synonyms of whisper Whisper is also a noun. Men were talking in whispers in every office. 2. verbIf people whisper about a piece of information, they talk about it, although it might not be true or accurate, or might be a secret. We hit it off so well that everyone started whispering about us. [VERB + about] It is whispered that he intended to resign. [be VERB-ed that] But don't whisper a word of that. [VERB noun] Whisper is also a noun. I've heard a whisper that the Bishop intends to leave. 3. verbIf something whispers, it makes a low quiet sound which can only just be heard. [literary] The trees sway and whisper in the wind. [VERB] The car's tires whispered through the puddles. [VERB preposition/adverb] ...whispering ceiling fans. [VERB-ing] Whisper is also a noun. They heard the whisper of leaves. More Synonyms of whisper whisper in British English (ˈwɪspə) verb1. to speak or utter (something) in a soft hushed tone, esp without vibration of the vocal cords 2. (intransitive) to speak secretly or furtively, as in promoting intrigue, gossip, etc 3. (intransitive) (of leaves, trees, etc) to make a low soft rustling sound 4. (transitive) to utter or suggest secretly or privately to whisper treason noun5. a low soft voice to speak in a whisper 6. something uttered in such a voice 7. a low soft rustling sound 9. informal a rumour or secret Word origin Old English hwisprian; related to Old Norse hvīskra, Old High German hwispalōn, Dutch wispernwhisper in American English (ˈhwɪspər; ˈwɪspər) verb intransitive1. to speak very softly, esp. without the resonance produced by the vibration of the vocal cords 2. to talk quietly or furtively, as in gossiping, maligning, or plotting 3. to make a soft, rustling sound like a whisper, as the leaves of a tree verb transitive4. to say very softly, esp. by whispering 5. to tell (something) to (someone) privately or as a secret noun6. the act or an instance of whispering; specif., soft, low speech produced with breath but, usually, without vibrating the vocal cords to speak in a whisper 7. b. a secret, hint, rumor, etc. 8. a soft, rustling sound like a whisper Derived forms whisperer (ˈwhisperer) noun Word origin ME whisperen < OE hwisprian, akin to wispern < IE base * wei-, to whiz, hiss > whine, whistle More idioms containingwhisper whisper sweet nothings Examples of 'whisper' in a sentencewhisper In other languageswhisper British English: whisper / ˈwɪspə/ VERB When you whisper, you say something very quietly, using your breath rather than your throat, so that only one person can hear you. `Keep your voice down,' I whispered. Don't whisper. It's rude. - American English: whisper
- Arabic: يَهْمِسُ
- Brazilian Portuguese: sussurrar
- Chinese: 耳语
- Croatian: šapat
- Czech: šeptat
- Danish: hviske
- Dutch: fluisteren
- European Spanish: susurrar
- Finnish: kuiskata
- French: chuchoter
- German: flüstern
- Greek: ψυθιρίζω
- Italian: sussurrare
- Japanese: ささやく
- Korean: 속삭이다
- Norwegian: hviske
- Polish: szepnąć
- European Portuguese: sussurrar
- Romanian: a șopti
- Russian: шептать
- Latin American Spanish: susurrar
- Swedish: viska
- Thai: กระซิบ
- Turkish: fısıldamak
- Ukrainian: шепотіти
- Vietnamese: nói thầm
Chinese translation of 'whisper' n (c) -
低语(語) (dīyǔ) - (liter) [of wind, leaves]
沙沙声(聲) (shāshāshēng)
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悄声(聲)说(說)出 (qiāoshēng shuōchū) to say sth/speak in a whisper 小声(聲)说(說)某事/小声(聲)说(說)话(話) (xiǎoshēng shuō mǒushì/xiǎoshēng shuōhuà) to whisper sth to sb 低声(聲)对(對)某人说(說)某事 (dīshēng duì mǒurén shuō mǒushì)
Definition to speak or say (something) very softly, using the breath instead of the vocal cords ‘Keep your voice down,’ I whispered. Synonyms purr speak in hushed tones say softly say sotto voce utter under the breath Opposites shout , roar , yell , thunder , bellow , clamour , bawl People started whispering that he was an undercover spy. Synonyms gossip murmur spread rumours Definition to make a low soft rustling sound The leaves whispered and rustled in the breeze. Synonyms murmur hiss swish sough susurrate (literary) Definition a low soft voice Men were talking in whispers in the corridor. Synonyms mutter low voice soft voice hushed tone Definition a rumour (informal) I've heard a whisper that he is planning to resign. Synonyms story goss (informal) scuttlebutt (US, slang) Definition a low soft rustling sound the slight whisper of the wind in the grass Synonyms sigh sighing murmur hiss swish soughing susurration or susurrus (literary) There is a whisper of conspiracy about the whole affair. Additional synonymsDefinition a suggestion or slight evidence It was left to her to add a breath of common sense. Synonyms trace, suggestion, hint, whisper, suspicion, murmur, undertone, intimationHe never breathed a word about our conversation. Synonyms whisper, say, voice, express, sigh, utter, articulate, murmurThe buzz is that she knows something. Synonyms gossip, news, report, latest (informal), word, scandal, rumour, whisper (informal), dirt (slang), gen (British, informal), hearsay, scuttlebutt (US, slang), goss (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition harmful gossip Both parties use computers to dig up dirt on their opponents. Synonyms scandal, rumours, gossip, goss (informal), slander, tattle, dirty linen (informal), aspersionDefinition an indirect or subtle reference to something rude or unpleasant The report was based on rumours and innuendo. Synonyms insinuation, suggestion, hint, implication, whisper (informal), overtone, intimation, imputation, aspersionDefinition to suggest indirectly by allusion, hints, or innuendo The article insinuated that the President was lying. Synonyms imply, suggest, hint, indicate, intimate, allude Definition an act or the practice of insinuating It isn't right to bring a person down by rumour and insinuation. Synonyms implication, suggestion, hint, allusion, innuendoDefinition to make (something) known in an indirect way She intimated that she was contemplating leaving the company. Synonyms suggest, indicate, hint, imply, warn, allude, let it be known, insinuate, give (someone) to understand, drop a hint, tip (someone) the wink (British, informal) Definition to make a sound like a moan The wind moaned through the shattered glass. Synonyms sigh, whisper, murmur, sough Definition to speak or say something indistinctly, with the mouth partly closed He mumbled a few words. Synonyms mutter, whisper, murmur, drone, speak indistinctly Definition an indistinct or low utterance or sound She could hear the low mumble of his voice. Synonyms murmur, whisper, whispering, buzzing, muttering, rumble, humming, drone, purr, undertone, susurrus (literary) Definition to grumble He sat there shaking his head, muttering to himself. Synonyms grumble, complain, murmur, rumble, whine, mumble, grouse, bleat, grouch (informal), talk under your breath Definition a story for which there is no absolute proof According to report, she made an impact at the party. Synonyms rumour, talk, buzz, gossip, goss (informal), hearsay, scuttlebutt (US, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition a hint or faint trace It was without a shadow of a doubt the best we've played. Synonyms trace, suggestion, hint, suspicion, touch, tinge, whiff, jot, soupçon Definition to make a sound resembling this The wind sighed through the valley. Synonyms rustle, whisper, murmur, sough that fashionably faint suggestion of a tan Synonyms trace, touch, hint, shadow, impression, breath, indication, whisper, suspicion, ghost, intimationDefinition a slight trace large blooms of white with a suspicion of pale pink Synonyms trace, touch, hint, shadow, suggestion, strain, shade, streak, tinge, glimmer, soupçon Definition a very small amount Could there have been a slight tinge of envy in her voice? Synonyms trace, bit, drop, touch, suggestion, dash, pinch, smack, sprinkling, smattering, soupçon Definition an amount of something so small that it is barely noticeable Wash them in cold water to remove all traces of sand. Synonyms bit, drop, touch, shadow, suggestion, hint, dash, suspicion, tinge, trifle, whiff, jot, tincture, iotaDefinition a quiet tone of voice Well-dressed clients were talking in polite undertones as they ate. Synonyms murmur, whisper, low tone, subdued voice Definition a trace or hint Not a whiff of scandal has ever tainted his private life. Synonyms trace, suggestion, hint, suspicion, bit, drop, note, breath, whisper, shred, crumb, tinge, jot, smidgen (informal), soupçon The word is that he's planning to retire. Synonyms rumour, talk, gossip, goss (informal), hearsay, the word on the street (informal), assertion |