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   whisper

   /ˈwɪspə/

   verb

   • 1. speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy: "Alison was whispering in his ear" Similar murmurmuttermumblespeak/say softlyspeak/say in muted tonesspeak/say in hushed tonesspeak/say sotto vocebreathepurrsay under one's breathOpposite shout
   • ▪ be rumoured: "it was whispered that he would soon die"
   • ▪ (of leaves, wind, or water) rustle or murmur softly.

   noun

   • 1. a soft or confidential tone of voice; a whispered word or phrase: "she spoke in a whisper" Similar murmurmuttermumblelow voicehushed toneundertoneOpposite shout
   • ▪ a rumour or piece of gossip: "whispers of a blossoming romance" Similar rumourstoryreportspeculationinsinuationsuggestionhintgossiphearsaywordscandaltittle-tattleidle talkon ditbavardageKaffeeklatschlabrishshu-shuinformal:buzzgossscuttlebuttteafurphyskinderrare:bruit
   • ▪ a soft rustling or murmuring sound: "the thunder of the surf became a muted whisper" Similar rustlemurmursighmoansoughwhooshwhirswishrare:susurrationbabbleburblepurllapliterary:plashOpposite howlroarroarthunder
   • ▪ a slight trace; a hint: "he didn't show even a whisper of interest" Similar tracescraptouchtingehintsuggestionsuspicionsoupçonwhiffinklingscintillawhitsparkglimmerflickeratomspeckbitouncedropdashjotiotashredcrumbmorselfragmentvestigegrainspotmitemodicuminformal:smidgensmidgetadstimarchaic:scantlingscruple

   Word Origin Old Englishhwisprian, of Germanic origin; related to German wispeln, from the imitative base of whistle.

   Derivatives

   • 1. whispery adjective

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   What does whisper mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! WHISPER definition: 1. to speak very quietly, using the breath but not the voice, so that only the person close to you…. Learn more.

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   What is whisper & how does it work?

   • Explainer: What is Whisper? Whisper is an anonymous social networking app. Users post confessions, either fact or fiction, by super imposing text on a picture. Whisper’s unique selling point is that it is completely anonymous, with users issued a random nickname upon joining.

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   Why is whisper so popular?

   • The fact that Whisper has its own gallery of photos and fonts to choose from again helps protect the anonymity of users. Whisper was launched in March 2012 and two years after its initial launch, Whisper was valued at over $200 million. Terms and conditions specify that users must be 17 years of age or older to use Whisper.

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   Why do people speak in Whispers?

   • They spoke in whispers, not wanting anyone to hear them. In addition, there are also sounds that suggest human agency; bells, soft male and female voices, and whispers. In the processes of storytelling, like a parlour game of whispers passed on, the truth was continually distorted.

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   How much is whisper worth?

   • Whisper was launched in March 2012 and two years after its initial launch, Whisper was valued at over $200 million. Terms and conditions specify that users must be 17 years of age or older to use Whisper. The app is exclusive to Android and Apple platforms.

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   What is the difference between a shout and a whisper?

   • A whisper is the opposite of a shout. When teachers talk about using your outside voice (when you're outside) and your inside voice (for speaking normally), the whisper is even quieter than the inside voice. This word can apply to other sounds too: you could say the wind is whispering.

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   The meaning of WHISPER is to speak softly with little or no vibration of the vocal cords especially to avoid being overheard. How to use whisper in a sentence.

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   Psst! When you speak very quietly, so that hardly anyone can hear, you're whispering, or speaking in a whisper.

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