whispering

We have found lemma(root) word of whispering : whisper.

Definitions


[ˈwɪspə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- speak very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of secrecy
(e.g: Alison was whispering in his ear)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English hwisprian, of Germanic origin; related to German wispeln, from the imitative base of whistle


[ˈwɪspə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a soft or confidential tone of voice; a whispered word or phrase
(e.g: she spoke in a whisper)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English hwisprian, of Germanic origin; related to German wispeln, from the imitative base of whistle




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