Whisper

hwis'per, v. i. [-pered (-perd), -pering.] To speak softly, or under the breath; to utter words without sonant breath; to make alow, sibilant sound or noise; to speak with suspicion, or timorous caution; to plot secretly, devise mischief. — v. t. To utter in a low, and not vocal, tone; to addre in a whisper, or low voice. — n. A low, soft, sibilant voice; words uttered with such a voice; a cautious or timorous speech; something communicated in secret. — Whis'perer, n. One who whispers; one who tells secrets; one who slanders secretly; a tattler; backbiter; slanderer.