Synonyms for

Whispers

Verb / ˈwɪspɜ:z / / ˈhwɪspɜ:z / Another word for whispers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to speak very softly or quietly

Synonyms & similar words

voicelessness shout rustling rustle whisper susurration whispering murmurs mumbles muttering rustles sighs susurrations whispers whistling whizzing buzzing humming hissing whining sibilance sibilant murmuring sussurating sussuration soughing

Synonyms by register

Formal

murmurs hushes subvocalizations

Informal

mumbles hisses low talk

Literary

susurrations breathings

Antonyms

shouts roars bellows cries screams yells

Common collocations

  • hear whispers
  • caught whispers
  • whispers of doubt
  • whispers in the dark
  • whispers of a secret
  • listen to whispers
  • faint whispers

Word family

noun whisper
verb whisper
adjective whispering

Usage note

Whispers refers to speaking very softly, often with the voice barely audible. It can also refer to rumors or secret information.

Example sentences

  1. She whispers secrets to her best friend.
  2. The wind whispers through the trees.
  3. The teacher whispers instructions to the students during a test.
  4. The lovers whisper sweet nothings to each other.
  5. The audience whispers in anticipation of the performance.

Quotes

  • We need silence to be able to touch souls. - Mother Teresa
  • The quieter you become, the more you can hear. - Ram Dass
  • In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity. - Sun Tzu

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