murmur
Nouns
- (n) a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech murmuration, murmuring, mussitation, mutter, muttering,
- (n) a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant murmur vowel,
- (n) an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves cardiac murmur, heart murmur,
- (n) a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone grumble, grumbling, murmuring, mutter, muttering,
Verbs
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(v) speak softly or indistinctly
- She murmured softly to the baby in her arms
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(v) make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
- she grumbles when she feels overworked