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Spoken in a soft or quiet voice
“Then, the stranger would appear and would talk to his grandfather in whispered tones.”
Widely reported without evidence
“One whispered story is about Madame America Vespucci, who lived here in the 1860s and 70s with the house's owner, George Parish.”
(inarticulate or unsure) To have uttered words using speech
Past tense for to speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy
“I tried to whisper something under my breath, but the teacher heard me and asked what I said.”
Past tense for to spread a rumor or rumors
“Many in the industry would whisper about alleged scandals within the organization.”
Past tense for to mention privately
“Members of the family would regularly whisper the secret to each other.”
(of leaves, wind, or water) Past tense for to make a low soft rustling sound
“Roots burrow under my feet, and leaves whisper to each other from opposite sides of the valley.”
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