whispering

whis·per·ing

that whispers or is like a whisper

also whis′pery

the act of one who whispers
something whispered; whispered sound, speech, etc.

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Verb

Present participle of whisper.

Adjective

(comparative more whispering, superlative most whispering)

that whispers
associated with whispers

Noun

(plural whisperings)

Something that is whispered; gossip; a rumor.

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Sentence Examples

He pulled her close, whispering softly in her ear.
Girls, stop your whispering, I say.
He lifted his head, whispering, "Bite me."
Within less than two minutes, Billy saw Mary Green whispering, and she had to take his place.
The officers were whispering together.

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