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Meaning of murmur

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

murmur

Pronunciation:/ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)//ˈmɝ.mɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Any low, indistinct sound, like that of running water.

  2. Soft indistinct speech.

    Example: A murmur arose from the audience.

  3. The sound made by any condition which produces noisy, or turbulent, flow of blood through the heart.

  4. A muttered complaint or protest; the expression of dissatisfaction in a low muttering voice; any expression of complaint or discontent

verb

Definitions

  1. To grumble; to complain in a low, muttering voice, or express discontent at or against someone or something.

  2. To speak or make low, indistinguishable noise; to mumble, mutter.

    Example: I couldn't hear the words; he just murmured a lot.

  3. To say (something) indistinctly, to mutter.