Verb: whisper wis-pu(r)Noun: whisper wis-pu(r)
- Speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
"Their whispers were barely audible";
- whispering, susurration [literary], voicelessness
- A light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
"The whisper of her dress announced her arrival";
- rustle, rustling, whispering, susurration [literary], susurrus [literary]
Derived forms: whispering, whispers, whispered
Type of: mouth, noise, speak, speaking, speech production, talk, utter, verbalise [Brit], verbalize
Antonym: shout
Encyclopedia: Whisper, Whisper