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Murmur

/ˈmɜː.mə(ɹ)/

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

📖 Definitions of "Murmur"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Soft indistinct speech.

    "A murmur arose from the audience."

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

verb
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

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

  3. 3

    To say (something) indistinctly, to mutter.

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