whisper
/ˈ(h)wɪspɚ/ noun B1- The act of speaking in a quiet voice, especially without vibration of the vocal cords; the sound thus produced. · I spoke in a near whisper.
- A rumor. · There are whispers of rebellion all around.
- A faint trace or hint (of something). · The soup had just a whisper of basil.
- A low rustling sound, like that of the wind in leaves.
- A private message to an individual in a chat room.
- A projection of intention and influence caused by sending thoughts or desires outward through softly-spoken words or subtle mental or energetic means.
Plural whispers
From the library
“Oz himself is the Great Wizard,” answered the Witch, sinking her voice to a whisper.
“Oh, Miss Cuthbert, did you really say that perhaps you would let me stay at Green Gables?” she said, in a breathless whisper, as if speaking aloud might shatter the glorious possibility.
Then aside to Marilla in an audible whisper, “There wasn’t anything startling in that, was there, Marilla?”
“Oh, Diana,” said Anne at last, clasping her hands and speaking almost in a whisper, “oh, do you think you can like me a little--enough to be my bosom friend?”
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