# whispering

Pronunciation: say "WIS-pur-ing" /ˈ(h)wɪspəɹɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of whisper. — present participle and gerund of whisper
   - Simple: Present participle of whisper. Use this form for an action happening right now.
   - _He stood whispering in the corner, careful not to be overheard._
   - _Whispering through the whole lecture, the two students annoyed everyone nearby._

## Noun

2. The soft, hushed sound of people speaking in whispers.
   - Simple: The soft, quiet sound people make when they speak in whispers.
   - _The whispering of the audience died down as the lights dimmed._
   - _A constant whispering filled the quiet library reading room._
4. A piece of gossip or rumor; something passed along quietly and unofficially.
   - Simple: A piece of gossip or a rumor passed quietly from person to person.
   - _A whispering spread through the office that layoffs were coming._
   - _He dismissed the whispering about the mayor as baseless rumor._

## Adjective

3. Speaking in hushed tones, or producing a soft, murmuring sound of that kind.
   - Simple: Speaking or making sounds in a soft, hushed way.
   - _The whispering students leaned close so the teacher wouldn't hear._
   - _A whispering wind carried the scent of pine across the valley._
5. Connected with whispers, or with speaking in whispers rather than aloud.
   - Simple: Connected with whispers, or with talking very softly.
   - _His rivals launched a whispering campaign to ruin his reputation._
   - _The two friends kept up a whispering conversation all through the movie._

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