English Synonym Finder

whisper

Definitions

To speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of privacy.

A soft or confidential tone of voice.

A rumor or piece of gossip spread privately.

Examples

She leaned in to whisper a secret in his ear.

The wind began to whisper through the tall pine trees.

He spoke in a soft whisper so that no one else would hear.

Synonyms

murmur mutter sotto voce breathe sigh susurrus hush

Antonyms

shout yell scream roar bellow holler vociferate