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 | ||