whisperer

/ˈhwɪspərər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who speaks in a whisper, especially one who is skilled at obtaining confidential information or inducing someone to reveal secrets.

“The company’s chief whisperer was known to gather intelligence from inside sources.”

2. noun

A person who trains animals, especially horses, to respond to their whispers or soft voices.

“The horse whisperer used gentle commands and soothing tones to calm the anxious animal.”

3. verb

To speak or make a gentle, hushed sound, especially to convey information confidentially or to induce someone to reveal secrets.

“The politician was accused of whispering to her colleagues during the meeting.”

4. verb

To train or communicate with animals, especially horses, using soft voices or gentle commands.

“She spent hours whispering to her horse, trying to calm its nervous behavior.”

Synonyms

  • confidant
  • gossip
  • informant

Antonyms

  • babbler
  • boaster
  • braggart