murmur

noun
UK: /ˈmɜː.mər/
US: /ˈmɝː.mɚ/

  1. A low, quiet, continuous sound.

    1. I heard a soft murmur from the crowd.
    2. The gentle murmur of the stream was very relaxing after a long day.

  2. A complaint that is privately expressed by someone.

    1. There was a murmur of discontent when the price increased.
    2. Despite the manager's speech, a low murmur of disagreement filled the room.

Synonyms

mumble complaint grumble rumble whisper
murmur verb

  1. To speak or say something very quietly.

    1. She started to murmur something in her sleep.
    2. He began to murmur softly, expressing his gratitude for their help.

  2. To complain about something privately.

    1. Employees began to murmur about their low salaries.
    2. People murmur their disapproval but rarely take action, just accepting the situation.
murmur intransitive-verb

  1. To make a low, continuous sound.

    1. The wind murmured through the trees all night.
    2. The quiet restaurant murmured with polite conversation and clinking glasses.
murmur transitive-verb

  1. To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.

    1. He murmured an apology and left the room.
    2. She murmured her answer to the question, hoping no one would hear her mistake.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "murmur" in English means: A low, quiet, continuous sound., A complaint that is privately expressed by someone..

The phonetic transcription of "murmur" is /ˈmɜː.mər/ in British English and /ˈmɝː.mɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "murmur": mumble, complaint, grumble, rumble, whisper.

Example usage of "murmur": "I heard a soft murmur from the crowd.". More examples on the page.