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WHISPERS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for WHISPERS?

Need another word that means the same as “whispers”? Find 5 synonyms and 30 related words for “whispers” in this overview.

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Whispers as a Noun
Definitions of "Whispers" as a noun
Synonyms of "Whispers" as a noun (5 Words)
Associations of "Whispers" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Whispers” are: susurration, voicelessness, whispering, rustle, rustling

Whispers as a Noun

Definitions of "Whispers" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “whispers” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind.
Speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords.

Synonyms of "Whispers" as a noun (5 Words)

rustle	A soft, muffled crackling sound like that made by the movement of dry leaves or paper. There was a rustle* in the undergrowth behind her.*
rustling	A light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind.
susurration	The indistinct sound of people whispering. The susurration* of the river.*
voicelessness	Having no voice in the management or control of affairs. The voicelessness* of those who live in situations of hopelessness.*
whispering	Speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords.

Associations of "Whispers" (30 Words)

babbling	(of flowing water) making a continuous murmuring sound. The noise of babbling* tourists.*
calmly	With self-possession (especially in times of stress. He spoke slowly and calmly.
crackle	Having the surface decorated with a network of fine cracks as in crackleware. The blazing sun crackled the desert sand.
croon	Sing softly. She was crooning to the child.
cuddly	Denoting a toy, especially a model of an animal, that is padded or spongy and covered in soft fabric. A cuddly* teddybear.*
equivocate	Use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself. The government have equivocated too often in the past.
equivocation	The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself; prevarication. I say this without equivocation.
evasive	Avoiding or escaping from difficulty or danger especially enemy fire. Pilots are taught to take evasive* action.*
gently	With only gradual inclines. A gently* humorous account.*
gibber	Speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly. They shrieked and gibbered as flames surrounded them.
giggle	A foolish or nervous laugh. The girls giggled when the rock star came into the classroom.
growl	The sound of growling as made by animals. With a growl* of fury he tightened his grip.*
grumble	A low rumbling sound. My appendix grumbled for years before it finally got serious.
hiss	Express disapproval of someone by hissing. The audience hissed loudly at the mention of his name.
hug	Hold (something) closely or tightly round or against part of one’s body. He hugged her close to him.
mildly	To a slight extent. He had suffered mildly* from the illness since he was 23.*
mumble	Bite or chew (something) with toothless gums or without making much use of the teeth. Rosie had replied in a mumble.
murmur	A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone. He had heard hints only murmurs.
mutter	A low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech. He muttered something under his breath.
muttering	A privately expressed complaint or expression of dissatisfaction. There were disloyal mutterings about his leadership.
prevaricate	Be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information. He seemed to prevaricate* when journalists asked pointed questions.*
quiet	With little or no activity or no agitation quiet is a nonstandard variant for quietly. The journalists quieted down as Judy stepped on to the dais.
quietly	With little or no activity or no agitation quiet is a nonstandard variant for quietly. He worked quietly* and diligently.*
rustle	Cause (something) to make a rustling sound. Dolly rustled the paper irritably.
screech	Make a high pitched screeching noise. The car drove off at speed its tyres screeching.
sibilant	A sibilant speech sound. His sibilant* whisper.*
silent	Marked by absence of sound. I m the strong silent* type.*
smile	Express with a smile. She smiled her thanks.
snarl	An act or sound of snarling. The guard snarled at us.
softly	Used as a direction in music to be played relatively softly. Her softly* rounded belly.*