murmuring Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
muttering; mutter; murmuration; murmur; mussitation.
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noun a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
grumbling; grumble; muttering; mutter; murmur.
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verb speak softly or indistinctly
murmur.
- She murmured softly to the baby in her arms
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verb make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
grumble; gnarl; mutter; murmur; croak.
- she grumbles when she feels overworked
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adjective satellite making a low continuous indistinct sound
whispering; susurrant.
- like murmuring waves
- susurrant voices
WordNet
Mur"mur*ing adjective & noun
Definitions
Uttering murmurs; making low sounds; complaining. --Mur"mur*ing*ly , adv.