whisper Synonyms
Another word for whisper
• noun (Context 1)
A very soft, hushed speaking voice produced using the breath without vibrating the vocal cords, or a remark spoken in this way.
"She leaned across the library table and spoke in a barely audible murmur."
• verb (Context 2)
To speak very softly using one's breath rather than the vocal cords, especially for the sake of privacy or secrecy.
"He leaned over to murmur the answer into his friend's ear during the trivia game."
• noun (Context 3)
A soft, rustling sound, such as that made by wind blowing gently through leaves.
"The only sound in the clearing was the gentle rustle of the breeze through the pine needles."
• verb (Context 4)
To make a soft, rustling, or murmuring sound (especially of wind, leaves, or water).
"The autumn wind whispered through the dry cornstalks at the edge of the field."
• noun (Context 5)
A privately circulated rumor, hint, or piece of gossip, or a faint trace of something.
"Whispers of an impending corporate merger had been circulating through the office for weeks."
• verb (Context 6)
To spread or pass along a rumor or piece of information privately and discreetly.
"Critics have begun to rumor that the director's latest project is well over budget."
Opposites of whisper
The opposite of whisper shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: