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mouth vs murmur

murmur vs mouth

mouth and murmur both are nouns.

mouth and murmur both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mouth Yes No Yes No
murmur Yes No Yes No
As verbs, murmur is a hyponym of mouth; that is, murmur is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mouth:
  • mouth: express in speech
  • murmur: speak softly or indistinctly
mouth (noun) murmur (noun)
the opening of a jar or bottle a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
an impudent or insolent rejoinder an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves
the point where a stream issues into a larger body of water
an opening that resembles a mouth (as of a cave or a gorge)
a person conceived as a consumer of food
a spokesperson (as a lawyer)
mouth (verb) murmur (verb)
express in speech speak softly or indistinctly
articulate silently; form words with the lips only make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
touch with the mouth
Difference between mouth and murmur

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