Meaning & Definition of Murmur in English
English⟶
Murmur
/mərmər/
noun
1. A low continuous indistinct sound
- Often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
synonym:
- mutter,
- muttering,
- murmur,
- murmuring,
- murmuration,
- mussitation
2. A schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
synonym:
- murmur vowel,
- murmur
3. An abnormal sound of the heart
- Sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves
synonym:
- heart murmur,
- cardiac murmur,
- murmur
4. A complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
synonym:
- grumble,
- grumbling,
- murmur,
- murmuring,
- mutter,
- muttering
verb
1. Speak softly or indistinctly
- "She murmured softly to the baby in her arms"
synonym:
- murmur
2. Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
- "She grumbles when she feels overworked"
synonym:
- murmur,
- mutter,
- grumble,
- croak,
- gnarl