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Definition whisper in American English

whisper verb

verb
/ˈwɪspər/
1

to say something very quietly so that other people cannot hear you

Example

"When can I see you again?" he whispered softly.

Example

Stop whispering, you two!

Example

"Over here!" she whispered urgently.

Example

Pop whispered a warning to us to keep quiet.

Example

"That's Tim," she whispered in my ear.

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2

to tell other people a piece of news or information that may or may not be true

Example

The workers have been whispering about more layoffs.

Example

Some people have whispered that he offered her a job in return for her silence.

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Definition whisper in American English