Synonyms of whisper

whisper 1 of 2

noun

as in tale

a rumor or report of a personal or sensational nature

there were whispers that the starlet was secretly married

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tale
• story
• talk
• canard
• lie
• gossip
• tattle
• slander
• hearsay
• dirty laundry
• scuttlebutt
• dirt
• fairy tale
• fable
• libel
• dirty linen
• defamation
• talebearing
• fib
• prevarication
• fabrication
• falsehood
• untruth
• mendacity
• falsity
• whopper

whisper

2 of 2

verb

ˈ(h)wi-spər 

as in to rumor

to make (as a piece of information) the subject of common talk without any authority or confirmation of accuracy

assistants whispered that the two singers were having a secret relationship

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rumor
• reveal
• hint
• tell
• circulate
• suggest
• imply
• noise (about or abroad)
• report
• gossip
• disclose
• bruit (about)
• divulge
• spill
• tattle
• bare
• proclaim
• blab
• expose
• intimate
• dish
• insinuate
• propagate
• broadcast
• promulgate
• let on (about)
• spread
• bandy (about)
• publicize
• blaze

Examples of whisper in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

There’s still a whisper of formalist Austrian chill in its quizzical, hands-off perspective and immaculately composed mise-en-scène: Albin Wildner’s lensing is crisp and bright and still, a restrained canvas for stark sight gags. —Guy Lodge, Variety, 1 Sep. 2024

Still, intel about the best doctors and cutting-edge procedures largely passes through whispers on red carpets and over Polo Lounge lunches. —Natalie Jarvey, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Aug. 2024

Verb

Frankie whispered, and Lucia rolled over and nodded. —Ruby Opalka, The Atlantic, 25 Aug. 2024

In that vein, there have been a number of rumors and whispers that Swift will take advantage of a break in her tour to jump on a plane to either perform or simply appear at the last night of the DNC on August 22. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2024