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mouth vs mutter

mutter vs mouth

mouth and mutter both are nouns.

mouth and mutter both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mouth Yes No Yes No
mutter Yes No Yes No
As verbs, mutter is a hyponym of mouth; that is, mutter is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mouth:
  • mouth: express in speech
  • mutter: talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
mouth (noun) mutter (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 low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
an impudent or insolent rejoinder
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) mutter (verb)
express in speech make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
articulate silently; form words with the lips only talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
touch with the mouth
Difference between mouth and mutter

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