whisperer

[ hwis-per-er, wis- ]

noun

1. a person or thing that whispers.
2. a gossip, talebearer, rumor-monger, or the like.
3. a person who handles or trains a specified type of animal mostly by means of gestures and has a special talent for communicating with the animal:

   a horse whisperer; a dog whisperer.

4. a person who has a special ability to calm, control, or influence another person based on an understanding of that person’s motives, needs, etc.

ˈwhisperer

/ ˈwɪspərə /

noun

1. a person or thing that whispers
2. a person who is able to tame or control animals, esp by talking to them in gentle tones

   a horse whisperer

Word History and Origins

Origin of whisperer¹

First recorded in 1540–50; whisper + -er ¹

Example Sentences

She moved to Africa, worked as a snake handler and horse whisperer, learned to fly and became an aerobatic pilot and flying instructor.

From BBC

Shortly after Trump was elected, French President Emmanuel Macron tried his hand at being Europe’s Trump whisperer and showed him some respect.

From Salon

At a certain point he has to figure this out or be known as nothing more than a quarterback whisperer biding time until his next gig.

From Los Angeles Times

There are also jobs for truffle hunters, "wine whisperers" and wombat walkers willing to take the marsupials "on their morning waddle".

From BBC

But one of my favorite performances is Lane Factor as the lovable elder whisperer Cheese in “Reservation Dogs.”

From Los Angeles Times