Whisper
verb
To speak very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords.
She whispered in his ear.
Often appears as...
- whisper softly
- whisper quietly
noun
A soft or confidential talk, a secret message or hint.
He passed along a whisper of the enemy's plans.
Often appears as...
- hear a whisper
- soft whisper
verb
To suggest or hint something subtly or secretly.
The wind seemed to whisper the secret.
Often appears as...
- whisper a secret
- whisper a hint
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Poetic
noun
A very low sound.
I could barely hear the whisper of the leaves.
Often appears as...
- whisper of wind
- whisper of movement
verb
To speak very softly using one's breath without one's vocal cords.
She whispered in his ear.
Often appears as...
- whisper softly
- whisper quietly
noun
A soft or confidential talk, a secret message or hint.
He passed along a whisper of the enemy's plans.
Often appears as...
- hear a whisper
- soft whisper
verb
To suggest or hint something subtly or secretly.
The wind seemed to whisper the secret.
Often appears as...
- whisper a secret
- whisper a hint
Usage tips
Poetic
noun
A very low sound.
I could barely hear the whisper of the leaves.
Often appears as...
- whisper of wind
- whisper of movement
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Low Volume
Use 'whisper' when speaking quietly to avoid being overheard or to be discreet in public places.
During the movie, they whispered to avoid disturbing others.
Pro Tip 2/3Intimacy
'Whisper' conveys a sense of intimacy and privacy, often used when talking about secrets or personal matters.
She whispered her fears to her friend in confidence.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Effect
In storytelling, a character whispering can create a dramatic, suspenseful atmosphere or indicate secrecy.
The protagonist whispered the plan, heightening the tension.
Pro Tip 1/3Low Volume
Use 'whisper' when speaking quietly to avoid being overheard or to be discreet in public places.
During the movie, they whispered to avoid disturbing others.
Pro Tip 2/3Intimacy
'Whisper' conveys a sense of intimacy and privacy, often used when talking about secrets or personal matters.
She whispered her fears to her friend in confidence.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Effect
In storytelling, a character whispering can create a dramatic, suspenseful atmosphere or indicate secrecy.
The protagonist whispered the plan, heightening the tension.
Pro Tip 1/3Low Volume
Use 'whisper' when speaking quietly to avoid being overheard or to be discreet in public places.
During the movie, they whispered to avoid disturbing others.
Pro Tip 2/3Intimacy
'Whisper' conveys a sense of intimacy and privacy, often used when talking about secrets or personal matters.
She whispered her fears to her friend in confidence.
Pro Tip 3/3Dramatic Effect
In storytelling, a character whispering can create a dramatic, suspenseful atmosphere or indicate secrecy.
The protagonist whispered the plan, heightening the tension.
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Why we need to talk...
It's the stigma inside of others, it's the shame, it's the embarrassment, it's the disapproving look on a friend's face, it's the whispers in the hallway that you're weak, it's the comments that you're crazy. That's what keeps you from getting help. That's what makes you hold it in and hide it.
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Using poetry as a way to...
whispers were loud enough for them to hear that a keen ear would know the music and my tone if they listened hard enough I too could teach the ear drums hard to dance in the second grade my drama teacher a megaphone loud woman named Mike Wyatt like archaeologists dug deep
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Get comfortable with...
But I've been this girl all my life, and I feel like even that's been the domino, because in a world that wants us to walk around as representatives of ourselves, being yourself can be a revolutionary act. And in a world that wants us to whisper, I choose to yell.
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Cesar's House Rules PIPE...
meetings and divide up the responsibility for the dogs exercise discipline and affection as evenly as possible that way every dog learned to respect every member of the family not just the dog whisperer but my wife and sons do
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Why is this painting so...
A well-dressed child princess refuses a glass of water from a handmaid, while a dwarf teases a dog. A second dwarf stands next to them, while the artist himself pauses at his canvas. Two more people whisper in the background,
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Growly Chihuahua PIPE...
whisperer camera crew to stay back until he can assess the does level of aggression all right so that's the step one I'm showing respect look I'm introducing my scent you know we're slowly he went one foot away three foot
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My year of saying yes to...
The hum is action and activity. The hum is a drug. The hum is music. The hum is light and air. The hum is God's whisper right in my ear. And when you have a hum like that, you can't help but strive for greatness.
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“What happened when we...
They heard or they felt where the whisper could lead, and they looked with eyes wide at what that might mean. And once they could see it, they hadn't a chance To resist the sweet song of the deep spell it cast.
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The myth of Jason,...
but was intercepted. The princess armed him with strange vials and trinkets, in exchange for a promise of eternal devotion. As they whispered and planned their victory,
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Experiment! How Does An...
So, just one gentle wing beat sees her gliding effortlessly through the air creating little more than a whisper in the feathers below.
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Why we need to talk...
It's the stigma inside of others, it's the shame, it's the embarrassment, it's the disapproving look on a friend's face, it's the whispers in the hallway that you're weak, it's the comments that you're crazy. That's what keeps you from getting help. That's what makes you hold it in and hide it.
Video examples
Using poetry as a way to...
whispers were loud enough for them to hear that a keen ear would know the music and my tone if they listened hard enough I too could teach the ear drums hard to dance in the second grade my drama teacher a megaphone loud woman named Mike Wyatt like archaeologists dug deep
Video examples
Get comfortable with...
But I've been this girl all my life, and I feel like even that's been the domino, because in a world that wants us to walk around as representatives of ourselves, being yourself can be a revolutionary act. And in a world that wants us to whisper, I choose to yell.
Video examples
Cesar's House Rules PIPE...
meetings and divide up the responsibility for the dogs exercise discipline and affection as evenly as possible that way every dog learned to respect every member of the family not just the dog whisperer but my wife and sons do
Video examples
Why is this painting so...
A well-dressed child princess refuses a glass of water from a handmaid, while a dwarf teases a dog. A second dwarf stands next to them, while the artist himself pauses at his canvas. Two more people whisper in the background,
Video examples
Growly Chihuahua PIPE...
whisperer camera crew to stay back until he can assess the does level of aggression all right so that's the step one I'm showing respect look I'm introducing my scent you know we're slowly he went one foot away three foot
Video examples
My year of saying yes to...
The hum is action and activity. The hum is a drug. The hum is music. The hum is light and air. The hum is God's whisper right in my ear. And when you have a hum like that, you can't help but strive for greatness.
Video examples
“What happened when we...
They heard or they felt where the whisper could lead, and they looked with eyes wide at what that might mean. And once they could see it, they hadn't a chance To resist the sweet song of the deep spell it cast.
Video examples
The myth of Jason,...
but was intercepted. The princess armed him with strange vials and trinkets, in exchange for a promise of eternal devotion. As they whispered and planned their victory,
Video examples
Experiment! How Does An...
So, just one gentle wing beat sees her gliding effortlessly through the air creating little more than a whisper in the feathers below.
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Quote examples
George R. R. Martin
American Author
It's like these ideas, these characters, kind of bubble up inside me, and one day they're not there, and the next day they are there. They're alive, and they're whispering in my head and all that stuff, and I want to write about those things.
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Helen Hunt
American Actress
I actually have a life I said I wanted to have. I wanted to tell stories I want and be with my family. I'm whispering it, because I'm a quarter Jewish and afraid it's all going to be taken away.
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Arnel Pineda
Filipino Musician
I think my mother was there all the time. Every time I thought I was almost dying and gave up hope in my life, I felt like she was whispering in my ear and asking me, 'Why are you doing this?
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Ricky Williams
American Football Player
It's something that I had been pushing down my whole life. The search for meaning, I guess, the whispering of the soul.
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James Earl Jones
American Actor
Speech is a very important aspect of being human. A whisper doesn't cut it.
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Ralph Waldo Emerson
American Philosopher
Let us be silent, that we may hear the whispers of the gods.
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Luvvie Ajayi
Nigerian Author
In a world that wants women to whisper, I choose to yell.
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Errol Flynn
Australian Actor
It isn't what they say about you, it's what they whisper.
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Andrei A. Gromyko
Russian Politician
Every night, whisper 'peace' in your husband's ear.
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Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
I'm whispering so that the media doesn't hear me.
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George R. R. Martin
American Author
It's like these ideas, these characters, kind of bubble up inside me, and one day they're not there, and the next day they are there. They're alive, and they're whispering in my head and all that stuff, and I want to write about those things.
Quote examples
Helen Hunt
American Actress
I actually have a life I said I wanted to have. I wanted to tell stories I want and be with my family. I'm whispering it, because I'm a quarter Jewish and afraid it's all going to be taken away.
Quote examples
Arnel Pineda
Filipino Musician
I think my mother was there all the time. Every time I thought I was almost dying and gave up hope in my life, I felt like she was whispering in my ear and asking me, 'Why are you doing this?
Quote examples
Ricky Williams
American Football Player
It's something that I had been pushing down my whole life. The search for meaning, I guess, the whispering of the soul.
Quote examples
James Earl Jones
American Actor
Speech is a very important aspect of being human. A whisper doesn't cut it.
Quote examples
Ralph Waldo Emerson
American Philosopher
Let us be silent, that we may hear the whispers of the gods.
Quote examples
Luvvie Ajayi
Nigerian Author
In a world that wants women to whisper, I choose to yell.
Quote examples
Errol Flynn
Australian Actor
It isn't what they say about you, it's what they whisper.
Quote examples
Andrei A. Gromyko
Russian Politician
Every night, whisper 'peace' in your husband's ear.
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Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
I'm whispering so that the media doesn't hear me.
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