v.
speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat.
▸literary rustle or murmur softly.
▸
(be whispered)
be rumoured.
n.
- a whispered word or phrase, or a whispering tone of voice.
▸literary a soft rustling or murmuring sound.
▸a rumour or piece of gossip.
- a slight trace; a hint:
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a whisper of interest.
Derivative
- whisperer n.
- whispery adj.
Etymology
OE hwisprian, of Gmc origin, from the imitative base of whistle.
