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murmur vs grumble

grumble vs murmur

murmur and grumble both are nouns.

murmur and grumble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
murmur Yes No Yes No
grumble Yes No Yes No
As nouns, murmur and grumble are synonyms defined as:
  • murmur and grumble: a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
Other synonyms of murmur include grumbling, murmuring, mutter, muttering.
As verbs, murmur and grumble are synonyms defined as:
  • murmur and grumble: make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
Other synonyms of murmur include croak, gnarl, mutter.
murmur (noun) grumble (noun)
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant a loud low dull continuous noise
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
murmur (verb) grumble (verb)
speak softly or indistinctly make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
make a low noise
Difference between murmur and grumble

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