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Another word for whisper

whisper Synonyms

whisper

n.

A low, sibilant sound
rustle, noise, murmur, hum, buzz, drone, undertone, hissing, susurration.
A guarded utterance
disclosure, divulgence, confidence, aside, stage whisper, disclosure, secret, rumor, hint, secret message, underground report.

whisper Synonyms

whisper

v.

speak softly, speak in a whisper, speak under one's breath, speak in an undertone, tell, talk low, speak confidentially, mutter, murmur, susurrate, rustle, speak into someone's ear.

Antonyms yell*, speak aloud, shout.

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Another word for whisper

noun

A low, indistinct, and often continuous sound:
mumble, murmur, sigh, sough, susurration, susurrus. See sounds
A slight amount or indication:
breath, dash, ghost, hair, hint, intimation, semblance, shade, shadow, soupÃ§on, streak, suggestion, suspicion, taste, tinge, touch, trace, whiff. (Informal) whisker. See big, show

verb

To speak or utter indistinctly, as by lowering the voice or partially closing the mouth:
mumble, murmur, mutter. See sounds
To engage in or spread gossip:
blab, gossip, noise, rumor, talk, tattle, tittle-tattle. Idioms: tell tales, tell tales out of school. See words
To tell in confidence:
breathe, confide. See show, words
To make a low, continuous, and indistinct sound:
murmur, sigh, sough. See sounds

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His whisper turned to a roar.
His voice turned to a whisper and he looked at her, conflicted.
Cynthia spoke in a whisper as she poked around.
Her whisper was almost too quiet for him to hear.
Gabriel bent to whisper something to Katie and then moved in front of him.

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