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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

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.’

With the election less than a week away, concerns about losing seats have been replaced by whispers among Democrats about whether it’s time to temper their dominance.

“Shhh, I’m a Yankee fan,” he whispered at the bar while mingling with tourists from Japan.

From BBC

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

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