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whisper

/ whisper /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
Type of:
speaking speech production
Kinds of:
stage whisper
Derived:
susurrate
verb Sense 2
speak softly; in a low voice
Opposites:
shout
Type of:
talk speak utter
Derived:
whispering susurration whisperer
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something
Somebody ----s somebody into V-ing something
Something ----s somebody
noun Sense 3
the light noise like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
Type of:
noise
Derived:
rustle
Semantic Complexity
54%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
13
Times Searched
2
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Related Words

speaking speech production stage whisper talk speak utter shout noise