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Murmur   /mˈərmər/   Listen
Murmur

noun
1.
A low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech.  Synonyms: murmuration, murmuring, mussitation, mutter, muttering.
2.
A schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant.  Synonym: murmur vowel.
3.
An abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves.  Synonyms: cardiac murmur, heart murmur.
4.
A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone.  Synonyms: grumble, grumbling, murmuring, mutter, muttering.
verb
(past & past part. murmured; pres. part. murmuring)
1.
Speak softly or indistinctly.
2.
Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath.  Synonyms: croak, gnarl, grumble, mutter.



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"Murmur" Quotes from Famous Books



... was for "Therne," but bad, for the elector had written his name upon the paper. Then in succession came nine for "Colford." Now all interest in the result had died away, and a hum of talk arose from those present in the room, a whispered murmur of congratulations and condolences. No wonder, seeing that to win I must put to my credit thirty-two of the forty remaining papers, which seemed a ...
— Doctor Therne • H. Rider Haggard
... as the hearts of most folk," he would answer, and then add in a murmur, "and maybe a vast harder ...
— A Son of Hagar - A Romance of Our Time • Sir Hall Caine
... A little murmur of applause swept through the crowd as Jim turned on his heel. He made his way into the Mexican end of the camp. There was noise here of talking and quarreling. Jim walked up to a tall Mexican who was in a way a ...
— Still Jim • Honore Willsie Morrow
... how unmercifully they did guy us! A regiment of tenderfeet was just taffy for those fellows. Did our "Ma's know we were out?" "Get off those purty duds." "Oh, you blue cherub!" etc., etc., at the same time accepting (?) without a murmur all the tobacco and other camp ...
— War from the Inside • Frederick L. (Frederick Lyman) Hitchcock
... to put the accent on the City, do we?" said Shoesmith, who had a feeling for county families, and Naylor supported him by a murmur of approval. ...
— The New Machiavelli • Herbert George Wells


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