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whis·per
 whisper
- pronunciation:
- wI
sp
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
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verb |
| inflections: |
whispered, whispering, whispers |
| definition: |
to speak in a soft, low tone.
Please whisper while the baby is sleeping.- antonyms:
- cry, holler, shout, yell
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| related words: |
babble, mumble, mutter, speak |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a soft, quiet way of speaking.
I heard whispers next to me in the library.- antonyms:
- cry, holler, shout
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| definition 2: |
a soft, quiet sound like the whispering of voices; rustle.
Listen to the whisper of the leaves in the forest.- similar words:
- murmur
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| related words: |
mumble, mutter, touch, trace |
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