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

Derived forms: whisperings

See also: soft, whisperer

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

Antonym: shout

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