whisper

Definition

  • noun: a very soft and quiet way of speaking
  • verb: to speak very softly or quietly
  • verb: to speak softly with little or no vibration of the vocal cords especially to avoid being overheard
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: advice, alert, alerting

Examples

  • I expected to hear back from them but I never heard a 'whisper'. [=I never heard from them again]

  • “I've had more than I can stand,” she complained in a 'stage whisper'.

  • I couldn't hear what they were saying because they were 'whispering'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) It should be he who explains it. - What kind of beasts? - Rumors, your Majesty. How does a garrison of men disappear without a whisper. My name is Khadgar. I'm a Guardian novitiate. I was. I renounced my vows. I may have left my training but (..)
    2016 Warcraft