English dictionary

whisper

/'/hw//I/sp/@/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

noun.communication

Synonyms susurration voicelessness whispering

Source: WordNet 3.0
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

noun.event

Synonyms rustle rustling whispering

Source: WordNet 3.0
A low, soft, sibilant voice or utterance, which can be heard only by those near at hand; voice or utterance that employs only breath sound without tone, friction against the edges of the vocal cords and arytenoid cartilages taking the place of the vibration of the cords that produces tone; sometimes, in a limited sense, the sound produced by such friction as distinguished from breath sound made by friction against parts of the mouth. See Voice, <pos>n.</pos>, 2, and Guide to Pronunciation, §§ 5, 153, 154.

noun

Source: webster1913

speak softly; in a low voice

verb.communication

Antonyms shout

Source: WordNet 3.0
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. See Whisper, <pos>n.</pos>

verb

Source: webster1913
To utter in a low and nonvocal tone; to say under the breath; hence, to mention privately and confidentially, or in a whisper.

verb

Source: webster1913