murmur
murmur /ˈmɝːmɝ/
noun
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()
A low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
(
murmuration
, mussitation
, mutter
, murmur
, murmuring
, muttering
)
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
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()
A schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
(
murmur vowel
, murmur
)
a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
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A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
(
grumble
, murmur
, murmuring
, grumbling
, mutter
, muttering
)
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
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An abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves
(
cardiac murmur
, heart murmur
, murmur
)
an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves
verb
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()
Speak softly or indistinctly
(
murmur
)
speak softly or indistinctly
She murmured softly to the baby in her arms
She murmured softly to the baby in her arms
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Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
(
croak
, gnarl
[Archaic] , murmur
, grumble
, mutter
, chunter
[Informal, British] )
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
She grumbles when she feels overworked
she grumbles when she feels overworked