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A conversation involving rumors or hearsay about the affairs of others
“I've heard a little whisper about his impending retirement.”
Plural for a low soft voice
“His voice was but a whisper, and my ears could barely make out his words.”
Plural for a slight trace or hint (of something)
“But I am sorry that, in the name of health, we can be dictated to with scarcely a whisper of protest.”
(of leaves or wind) Plural for a soft rustling or murmuring sound
“There was not a sound in the wilderness, save the light whisper of the breeze.”
(of water) Plural for a soft, burbling sound
“In the distance was the faint whisper of falling water.”
To utter words using speech
To speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy
“I tried to whisper something under my breath, but the teacher heard me and asked what I said.”
To spread a rumor or rumors
“Many in the industry would whisper about alleged scandals within the organization.”
To mention privately
“Members of the family would regularly whisper the secret to each other.”
(of leaves, wind, or water) To make a low soft rustling sound
“Roots burrow under my feet, and leaves whisper to each other from opposite sides of the valley.”
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