Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A soft or quiet way of speaking using one's breath, often so others cannot hear.
Whisper
/ˈwɪspə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Then she whispered, 'Please take this keepsake.
'Red candles!' she was whispering.
Kane whispers something in his ear.
Etymology:
The word whisper originates from Old English hwisprian. It is akin to hwisprung, which refers to a murmuring sound. The term has been in use since before the 12th century.
Usage Statistics:
29 mentions per 1 million words 
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