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Definition whisper in British English

whisper verb

verb
/ˈwɪspə(r)/
1

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

Example

Stop whispering, you two!

Example

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

Example

'Over here!' she whispered urgently.

Example

Dad whispered a warning to us to keep quiet.

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
whisper murmur mutter
2

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

Example

Senior managers have been whispering about more job losses.

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
announce disclose broadcast
Synonyms and related words
babble cluck drone
Definition whisper in British English