Synonyms for murmur

Synonyms for (noun) murmur

Synonyms: murmur, murmur vowel

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

Similar words: shwa, schwa

Definition: a neutral middle vowel; occurs in unstressed syllables


Synonyms: grumble, grumbling, murmur, murmuring, mutter, muttering

Definition: a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

Similar words: complaint

Definition: an expression of grievance or resentment


Synonyms: 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

Similar words: sound

Definition: the sudden occurrence of an audible event

Usage: the sound awakened them


Synonyms: heart murmur, murmur, cardiac murmur

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

Similar words: symptom

Definition: (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease


Synonyms for (verb) murmur

Synonyms: murmur, mutter, gnarl, grumble, croak

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

Usage: she grumbles when she feels overworked

Similar words: sound off, kvetch, kick, quetch, plain, complain

Definition: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

Usage: My mother complains all day; She has a lot to kick about


Synonyms: murmur

Definition: speak softly or indistinctly

Usage: She murmured softly to the baby in her arms

Similar words: speak, verbalise, verbalize, utter, mouth, talk

Definition: express in speech

Usage: She talks a lot of nonsense; This depressed patient does not verbalize


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