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 Definition of murmur  

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Definitions of 'murmur' Wordnet 

1. (noun) mutter, muttering, murmur, murmuring, murmuration, mussitation
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

2. (noun) murmur vowel, murmur
a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant

3. (noun) heart murmur, cardiac murmur, murmur
an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves

4. (verb) grumble, grumbling, murmur, murmuring, mutter, muttering
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

5. (verb) murmur
speak softly or indistinctly
"She murmured softly to the baby in her arms"

6. (verb) murmur, mutter, grumble, croak, gnarl
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
"she grumbles when she feels overworked"


Definitions of 'murmur' Webster 1913 Dictionary 

1. (verb) murmur
a low, confused, and indistinct sound, like that of running water

2. (verb) murmur
a complaint half suppressed, or uttered in a low, muttering voice

3. (verb) murmur
to make a low continued noise, like the hum of bees, a stream of water, distant waves, or the wind in a forest

4. (verb) murmur
to utter complaints in a low, half-articulated voice; to feel or express dissatisfaction or discontent; to grumble; -- often with at or against

5. (verb) murmur
to utter or give forth in low or indistinct words or sounds; as, to murmur tales


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