murmur
noun
1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
Similar word(s): murmuration, murmuring, mussitation, mutter, muttering
Definition categories: event, sound
2. a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
Definition categories: communication, schwa, shwa
3. an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves
Definition categories: state, symptom
4. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
Similar word(s): grumble, grumbling, murmuring, mutter, muttering
Definition categories: communication, complaint
Sentences with murmur as a noun:
- A murmur arose from the audience.
verb
1. speak softly or indistinctly
- She murmured softly to the baby in her arms
Definition categories: communication, mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize
2. make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
Similar word(s): croak, gnarl, grumble, mutter
Definition categories: communication, complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch
Sentences with murmur as a verb:
- I couldn't hear the words; he just murmured a lot.
- The bees murmured in the forest. The waves murmured on the shore.