What is the antonym of “call”?
The antonyms of call are whisper, mumble, and forget. The antonyms whisper and mumble convey a softer or quieter tone, while forget implies a failure to communicate or remember.
Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)
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To speak very softly or quietly, often in order to avoid being overheard.
Example
She leaned over to whisper a secret in his ear.
To speak indistinctly or in a low voice, making it difficult for others to understand.
Example
He tends to mumble when he's nervous, so I have to ask him to repeat himself.
To fail to remember something; to be unable to recall information or details.
Example
I always forget my passwords, so I have to reset them every time.
How are these antonyms different from each other?
- 1Whisper is a deliberate act of speaking softly or quietly to avoid being overheard.
- 2Mumble is an unintentional act of speaking indistinctly or in a low voice, making it difficult for others to understand.
- 3Forget is a failure to remember or recall information.
Good things to know
- 1Enhance Communication: Use whisper and mumble to describe the tone or volume of speech.
- 2Improve Pronunciation: Practice saying these antonyms to improve your pronunciation and enunciation.
- 3Remember Information: Use forget to express a failure to remember or recall information.