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Definition whisper in British English

whisper noun

[countable] noun
/ˈwɪspə(r)/
1

a very quiet way of saying something so that other people cannot hear you

Example

His voice was little more than a whisper.

Example

Elizabeth's voice dropped to a low whisper.

Example

The two men began talking in whispers.

Synonyms and related words
burble murmur patter
2

something that someone says that may or may not be true

Example

Whispers of a marriage break-up soon started to circulate.

Synonyms and related words
information data datum
Example

the whisper of wind in the trees

Synonyms and related words
babble burble fizzle
Definition whisper in British English