complain vs murmur

murmur vs complain

complain is not a noun while murmur is a noun.

complain and murmur both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
complain	No	No	Yes	No
murmur	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, murmur is a hyponym of complain; that is, murmur is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than complain:

complain: express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
murmur: make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

Other hyponyms of complain include hen-peck, nag, peck, backbite, bitch, grizzle, whine, yammer, yawp, croak, gnarl, grumble, mutter, grouch, grumble, scold, protest, repine, beef, bellyache, bitch, crab, gripe, grouse, holler, squawk, inveigh, rail, bemoan, bewail, deplore, lament, report, bleat.

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

complain (verb)	murmur (verb)
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness	speak softly or indistinctly
make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge	make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

Difference between complain and murmur

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