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whispering

The word “whispering” has 3 syllables: whis-per-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈwɪspɚɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “whispering” has 53 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for whispering along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for whispering

Antonyms for whispering

Meanings of whispering

  • verb
    1. To speak softly, or under the breath, so as to be heard only by one near at hand; to utter words without sonant breath; to talk without that vibration in the larynx which gives sonorous, or vocal, sound.
    2. To mention privately and confidentially, or in a whisper.
    3. To make a low, sibilant sound.
    4. To speak with suspicion or timorous caution; to converse in whispers, as in secret plotting.
    5. To address in a whisper, or low voice.
    6. To prompt secretly or cautiously; to inform privately.
  • noun
    1. Something that is whispered; gossip; a rumor.
  • adjective
    1. That whispers.
    2. Associated with whispers.

Example Sentences

  • The students were whispering during the lecture.
  • We heard the sound of leaves whispering in the wind.
  • She kept whispering to her friend throughout the movie.
  • The river made a soft, whispering noise at night.
  • Two children were whispering secrets in the corner of the room.

On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whispering, such as: baring, blabbing, blazing, broadcasting, buzz, buzzing, circulating.

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