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English noun: whisper | |||
| 1. | whisper (communication) speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords | ||
| Synonyms | susurration, voicelessness, whispering | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | speaking, speech production | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | stage whisper | ||
| 2. | whisper (event) a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind | ||
| Synonyms | rustle, rustling, whispering | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | noise | ||
English verb: whisper | |||
| 1. | whisper (communication) speak softly; in a low voice | ||
| Examples | Sam and Sue whisper | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize | ||
| Antonyms | shout | ||
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