susurrate

/ sjuːˈsʌrənt; ˈsjuːsəˌreɪt /

verb

1. literary.
   intr to make a soft rustling sound; whisper; murmur

Derived Forms

• ˌsusurˈration, noun
• susurrant, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of susurrate¹

C17: from Latin susurrāre to whisper

Related Words

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• burble
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