Murmur (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Speak softly or indistinctly; "She murmured softly to the baby in her arms".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Hypernyms

• Speak
• Verbalise
• Verbalize
• Mouth
• Utter

Related Words

• Murmurer (noun)
• Murmur (noun)
• Murmuring (noun)
• Murmuration (noun)

Meaning ²

Make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Croak
• Gnarl
• Mutter
• Grumble

Hypernyms

• Plain
• Kvetch
• Kick
• Quetch
• Sound Off

Related Words

• Murmurer (noun)
• Murmur (noun)
• Murmuring (noun)