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whispers

The correct spelling is whispers.

How to pronounce whispers

noun

Say it like: Wis-per-s

The correct spelling is whispers. The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords. For example: "There are whispers of rebellion all around."

Usage Examples

There are whispers of rebellion all around.

The soup had just a whisper of basil.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially, without vibration of the vocal cords.
  2. 2.(usually in the plural) A rumor.
  3. 3.A faint trace or hint (of something).
  4. 4.A low rustling sound, like that of the wind in leaves.
  5. 5.A private message to an individual in a chat room.

verb

  1. 1.To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.
  2. 2.To mention privately and confidentially, or in a whisper.
  3. 3.To make a low, sibilant sound.
  4. 4.To speak with suspicion or timorous caution; to converse in whispers, as in secret plotting.
  5. 5.To address in a whisper, or low voice.

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