whispering

Definition

  • noun: something spoken in a very soft or quiet way
  • noun: 'whispered' speech
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: susurrous, susurrant, rustling

Examples

  • He was the target of a 'whispering campaign' started by his political rivals.

  • There have been 'whisperings' that the company might go out of business.

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

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