murmur
/ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)//ˈmɝ.mɚ/
noun
- 1
Any low, indistinct sound, like that of running water.
- 2
Soft indistinct speech.
“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
- 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.
“I couldn't hear the words; he just murmured a lot.”
- 3
To say (something) indistinctly, to mutter.
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