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Meaning of 'murmur' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Murmur [ v. i.]
- A low, confused, and indistinct sound, like that of running water.
- A complaint half suppressed, or uttered in a low, muttering voice.
- To make a low continued noise, like the hum of bees, a stream of water, distant waves, or the wind in a forest.
- To utter complaints in a low, half-articulated voice; to feel or express dissatisfaction or discontent; to grumble; -- often with at or against.
2 . Murmur [ v. t.]
- To utter or give forth in low or indistinct words or sounds; as, to murmur tales.

Meaning of 'murmur' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . murmur [ v]
Meaning (1):
- make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
Example in sentence:
  • she grumbles when she feels overworked
Meaning (2):
- speak softly or indistinctly
Example in sentence:
  • She murmured softly to the baby in her arms

Nearby Words:

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