Gossip vs. Whispering

Gossip vs. Whispering — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Gossip and Whispering

Gossipnoun

(countable) Someone who likes to talk about other people's private or personal business.

Be careful what you say to him: he’s a bit of a gossip.

Whisperingverb

present participle of whisper

Gossipnoun

(uncountable) Idle talk about someone’s private or personal matters, especially someone not present.

According to the latest gossip, their relationship is on the rocks.I have a juicy piece of gossip to share with you.

Whisperingadjective

that whispers

Gossipnoun

(uncountable) Idle conversation in general.

Whisperingadjective

associated with whispers

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Gossipnoun

(uncountable) A genre in contemporary media, usually focused on the personal affairs of celebrities.

a gossip columnista gossip blog

Whisperingnoun

Something that is whispered; gossip; a rumor.

Gossipnoun

(obsolete) A sponsor; a godfather or godmother; the godparent of one's child.

Whisperingnoun

the light noise like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

Gossipnoun

(obsolete) A familiar acquaintance.

Whisperingnoun

speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

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Gossipnoun

(obsolete) Title used with the name of one's child's godparent or of a friend.

Whisperingadjective

making a low continuous indistinct sound;

like murmuring wavessusurrant voices

Gossipverb

(intransitive) To talk about someone else's private or personal business, especially in a manner that spreads the information.

Gossipverb

(intransitive) To talk idly.

Gossipverb

(obsolete) To stand godfather to; to provide godparents for.

Gossipverb

(obsolete) To enjoy oneself during festivities, to make merry.

Gossipnoun

light informal conversation for social occasions

Gossipnoun

a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people;

the divorce caused much gossip

Gossipnoun

a person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others

Gossipverb

wag one's tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies;

She won't dish the dirt

Gossipverb

talk socially without exchanging too much information;

the men were sitting in the cafe and shooting the breeze