whispering

Definitions

Speaking very softly using one's breath rather than one's throat, especially for the sake of privacy.

Making a soft, rustling, or sibilant sound, as of wind, leaves, or water.

Spreading rumors or confidential information in a quiet or secretive manner.

Examples

The wind was whispering through the tall pine trees.

She leaned over and started whispering a secret into his ear.

Synonyms

murmuring muttering hissing sotto voce softly spoken mumbling breathing

Antonyms

shouting yelling screaming roaring bellowing vociferating clamoring