Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whisper
verb
/ˈwɪspər/
Definition
To speak very softly or quietly.
Examples
- She leaned in to whisper a secret to her friend.
- The teacher asked the students to whisper during the test.
- He could only whisper due to the sore throat.
Meaning
Whispering is a way of communicating without raising your voice, usually to keep a conversation private or to avoid disturbing others.
Synonyms
- murmur
- speak softly
- hiss
- susurrate
