mumble vs masticate
masticate vs mumblemumble is a noun but masticate is not a noun.
mumble and masticate both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mumble | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| masticate | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
masticate is a hypernym of
mumble; that is, masticate is a
word with a broader meaning than mumble:
- mumble: grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty
- masticate: chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth
| mumble (noun) | masticate (noun) |
|---|---|
| a soft indistinct utterance |
| mumble (verb) | masticate (verb) |
|---|---|
| talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice | chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth |
| grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty | grind and knead |
Words related to "mumble"
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