murmur

Meanings

Noun

• a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
• a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
• an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves
• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

Verb

• speak softly or indistinctly
  • "She murmured softly to the baby in her arms"
• make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

Synonyms

cardiac murmur, croak, gnarl, grumble, grumbling, heart murmur, murmur vowel, murmuration, murmuring, mussitation, mutter, muttering