What is the meaning of whispering?

noun

• A light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind.
  • synonyms: rustle, rustling, whisper
• Speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords.
  • synonyms: whisper, susurration, voicelessness

verb

• Speak softly; in a low voice.
  • synonyms: whisper

adjective

• Making a low continuous indistinct sound.
  • usage: "like murmuring waves"; "susurrant voices"
  • synonyms: murmuring, susurrant