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whispering

whis·pe·ring

UK/ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/ US/ˈhwɪspɜrɪŋ/ common

noun

1.

the light noise like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

adjective

1.

making a low continuous indistinct sound

  • “like murmuring waves”
  • “susurrant voices”
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Phrases

  • whispering campaign
  • whispering gallery
  • Whispering Jack

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