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whisper

Definition for whisper

noun as in rumor; information expressed in soft voice

noun as in trace, suggestion

Strongest matches

breath, hint, shadow, suspicion, whiff

Strong matches

dash, fraction, shade, tinge, touch

Weak match

soupçon

verb as in speak softly

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Example Sentences

She was forced to give up her business, and an infection during chemotherapy damaged her vocal cords, reducing her voice to a whisper.

From BBC

You could hear it being whispered in the breakfast hall of the Malaga hotel where travelling British fans were tucking into their Spanish tortilla.

From BBC

Eventually, we heard whispers of a respite from all the stats, an oasis of peace:

From Salon

The shocking poll comes amid whispers that Trump's internal polling is bleak, showing a much bigger Harris win than might be expected on Election Day.

From Salon

When he won, I whispered in her ear, ‘He’s no Secretariat. I think this is as close as I’ll ever get.’

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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