Definition for WHISPER

WHISPER, v.t.

  1. To address in a low voice. He whispers the man in the ear. [But this is elliptical for whispers to.]
  2. To utter in a low sibilant voice. He whispered a word in my ear.
  3. To prompt secretly; as, he came to whisper Wolsey. – Shak.

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