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Verb: whisper  wispu(r)
  1. Speak softly; in a low voice
Noun: whisper  wispu(r)
  1. Speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
    - whispering, susurration, voicelessness
     
  2. A light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
    - rustle, rustling, whispering

Derived forms: whispered, whispers, whispering

See also: whisperer

Type of: mouth, noise, speak, speaking, speech production, talk, utter, verbalise [Brit], verbalize

Antonym: shout

Encyclopedia: Whisper