OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 16745

whisper

/ˈ(h)wɪspə/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
chamuyo • susurro
The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially without vibration of the vocal cords.
"Now, look here, Jim Hawkins," he said, in a steady whisper, that was no more than audible.
I spoke in a near whisper.
rumor
A rumor.
There are whispers of rebellion all around.
Time can never mend / The careless whispers of a good friend
rastro
A faint trace or hint (of something).
The soup had just a whisper of basil.
Word forms
📚 verb • entry_id 16746

whisper

/ˈ(h)wɪspə/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
chamuyar • gaguear • shushushar • susurrar
To address in a whisper, or low voice.
and whisper one another in the ear
where gentlest breezes whisper souls distressed