Whisper word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "whisper" word

[noun] speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
[noun] the light noise like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
[verb] speak softly; in a low voice

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\Whis"per\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Whispered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Whispering}.] [AS. hwisprian; akin to G. wispern, wispeln, OHG. hwispal?n, Icel. hv[=i]skra, Sw. hviska, Dan. hviske; of imitative origin. Cf. {Whistle}.] 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. See {Whisper}, n. 2. To make a low, sibilant sound or noise. The hollow, whispering breeze. --Thomson. 3. To speak with suspicion, or timorous caution; to converse in whispers, as in secret plotting. All that hate me whisper together against me. --Ps. xli. 7.
\Whis"per\, v. t. 1. To utter in a low and nonvocal tone; to say under the breath; hence, to mention privately and confidentially, or in a whisper. They might buzz and whisper it one to another. --Bentley. 2. To address in a whisper, or low voice. [Archaic] And whisper one another in the ear. --Shak. Where gentlest breezes whisper souls distressed. --Keble. 3. To prompt secretly or cautiously; to inform privately. [Obs.] ``He came to whisper Wolsey.'' --Shak.
\Whis"per\, n. 1. A low, soft, sibilant voice or utterance, which can be heard only by those near at hand; voice or utterance that employs only breath sound without tone, friction against the edges of the vocal cords and arytenoid cartilages taking the place of the vibration of the cords that produces tone; sometimes, in a limited sense, the sound produced by such friction as distinguished from breath sound made by friction against parts of the mouth. See {Voice}, n., 2, and Guide to Pronunciation, [sect][sect] 5, 153, 154. The inward voice or whisper can not give a tone. --Bacon. Soft whispers through the assembly went. --Dryden. 2. A cautious or timorous speech. --South. 3. Something communicated in secret or by whispering; a suggestion or insinuation. 4. A low, sibilant sound. ``The whispers of the leaves.'' --Tennyson.

Synonyms for whisper

rustle, rustling, susurration, whispering, whispering

Antonyms: shout

The fun area, different aproach to word »whisper«

Let's analyse "whisper" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: REPSIHW. Average typing speed for these characters is 1930 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: .-- .... .. ... .--. . .-.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: whisper: 9 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: whisper: 5 + 8 + 9 + 1 + 7 + 5 + 9 = 44, reduced: 8, and the final result is Eight.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
H (1)	8	Strength	Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
W (1)	23	King of Wands	Sensual, Warm, Strong, Loyal

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