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noun

Murmur n.

A low, confused, and indistinct sound, like that of running water.

A complaint half suppressed, or uttered in a low, muttering voice. "Some discontents there are, some idle murmurs."

verb

Murmur v. t. To utter or give forth in low or indistinct words or sounds; as, to murmur tales. "The people murmured such things concerning him."

Murmur v. i. (past & past part. murmured; pres. part. murmuring)

To make a low continued noise, like the hum of bees, a stream of water, distant waves, or the wind in a forest. "They murmured as doth a swarm of bees."

To utter complaints in a low, half-articulated voice; to feel or express dissatisfaction or discontent; to grumble; often with at or against. "His disciples murmured at it." "And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron." "Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured."

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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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