SUSPIRATIONS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

suspirations

noun

plural of suspiration

as in susurrations

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Noun

Wildwood is a dark tale, with whispers of a witch, set against the beautiful yet formidable backdrop of rural New England.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
In Park Slope, for example, the whispers start even before the first leaf turns.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of whispers

Noun

Following murmurs of a cameo, director James Watkins confirmed that Aaron Paul makes a brief appearance in the DCU movie as Matt’s (Harries) father, who raised him in the slums of Gotham City.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
In these murmurs, Ullom wonders how much modern technology has led us astray.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of murmurs

Noun

He was shown a yellow card for excessive celebration, which drew loud boos and hisses from the fans.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2026
Up in the stands, fans waved their own flags — including some sneaked in over the objections of FIFA and the courts — and wrestled with emotions, as boos, howls and hisses rained down from all corners of the stadium.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 16 June 2026

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