Definitions for murmur

Definitions for (noun) murmur

Main entry: murmur, murmur vowel

Definition: a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant


Main entry: grumble, grumbling, murmur, murmuring, mutter, muttering

Definition: a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone


Main entry: murmur, murmuration, murmuring, mussitation, mutter, muttering

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


Main entry: heart murmur, murmur, cardiac murmur

Definition: an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves


Definitions for (verb) murmur

Main entry: murmur, mutter, gnarl, grumble, croak

Definition: make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

Usage: she grumbles when she feels overworked


Main entry: murmur

Definition: speak softly or indistinctly

Usage: She murmured softly to the baby in her arms


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