Murmur Definition & Meaning

murmur
noun
  1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
  2. a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
  3. an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves
  4. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
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"

Synonyms for murmur

croak noun

a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog) pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary

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gnarl noun

something twisted and tight and swollen; "their muscles stood out in knots

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grumble noun

a loud low dull continuous noise; "they heard the rumbling of thunder" a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

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grumbling adj

continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound

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murmuration noun

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

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murmuring adj

making a low continuous indistinct sound; "like murmuring waves"; "susurrant voices" a low continuous indistinct sound

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mutter noun

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

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muttering noun

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

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"Murmur" in song lyrics

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  • "Falling into a quick nostalgia, water bowelers from a shallow murmur"
    Atoms Family — Nuthin Really Happens
  • "and in former burma you'll nerver hear no murmur"
    Capital D — Culture of Terrorism
  • "heart murmur"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does murmur mean?
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone speak softly or indistinctly; "She murmured softly to the baby in her arms" make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked"
What part of speech is murmur?
Murmur is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does murmur have?
Murmur has 6 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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