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whisper

/ˈwɪspə/

/ˈwɪspɚ/

whisper back

whisper out

whispernoun

whispers

/ˈwɪspə/

/ˈwɪspɚ/

Translations

шёпот

I heard a whisper in the dark.

Я услышал шёпот в темноте.

Additional translations

шорох

слух

Definitions

A soft or confidential tone of voice.

She spoke in a whisper so that no one else could hear their conversation.

A rumor or piece of gossip passed around quietly.

There was a whisper going around the office about the upcoming layoffs.

A faint sound or rustling noise.

The whisper of the wind through the trees was soothing.

Synonyms

whisperverb

whispered

Past Simple

whispered

Past Participle

whispering

Gerund

/ˈwɪspə/

/ˈwɪspər/

Translations

нашептывать

He began to whisper sweet nothings to her.

Он начал нашептывать ей сладкие пустяки.

шептать

She leaned over to whisper in his ear.

Она наклонилась, чтобы шептать ему на ухо.

Additional translations

шелестеть

Definitions

To speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords, especially for the sake of privacy.

She leaned over to whisper a secret in his ear.

To produce a soft rustling or murmuring sound.

The wind began to whisper through the trees.

To suggest or imply something subtly or indirectly.

Rumors began to whisper that the company was in financial trouble.

Synonyms

speak softly

Antonyms

whisperadjective

more whisper

Comp.

most whisper

Super.

Used attributively before a noun to denote something done quietly, subtly, or secretly (e.g., "a whisper campaign").

Definitions

Carried out, expressed, or existing in a very quiet, subtle, or secretive way (used attributively).

The senator faced a whisper campaign aimed at undermining his credibility.

Synonyms