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Murmur meaning

What does “murmur” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“murmur” is a noun and verb with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech.

murmur

noun

  1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

    Synonymsmuttermutteringmurmuringmurmurationmussitation

  2. a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant

    Synonymsmurmur vowel

  3. an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves

    Synonymsheart murmurcardiac murmur

  4. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

    Synonymsgrumblegrumblingmurmuringmuttermuttering

verb

  1. speak softly or indistinctly

    “She murmured softly to the baby in her arms”

  2. make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

    “she grumbles when she feels overworked”

    Synonymsmuttergrumblecroakgnarl

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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