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Murmur

ˈməːmə

Murmur definitions
noun
murmur murmurs
  1. a low continuous background noise

    "the distant murmur of traffic"

  2. a softly spoken or almost inaudible utterance

    "a quiet murmur of thanks"

    • the quiet or subdued expression of a particular feeling by a group of people

      "there were murmurs of dissent from his colleagues"

    • a rumour

      "he had heard hints only, murmurs"

  3. a recurring sound heard in the heart through a stethoscope that is usually a sign of disease or damage

    "she had been born with a heart murmur"

verb
murmur murmured murmuring murmurs
  1. say something in a low or indistinct voice

    "Nina murmured an excuse and hurried away"

    • express one's discontent about (someone or something) in a subdued manner

      "now they do not simply murmur against him, they quarrel noisily with him"

  2. make a low continuous sound

    "the wind was murmuring through the trees"

    mutter mumble whisper talk under one's breath speak in an undertone speak softly speak sotto voce speak in hushed tones rustle whir burble purl rumble sigh