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murmur vs murmuration

murmuration vs murmur

murmur and murmuration both are nouns.

murmur is a verb but murmuration is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
murmur Yes No Yes No
murmuration Yes No No No
As nouns, murmur and murmuration are synonyms defined as:
  • murmur and murmuration: a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
Other synonyms of murmur include murmuring, mussitation, mutter, muttering.
murmur (noun) murmuration (noun)
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
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
murmur (verb) murmuration (verb)
speak softly or indistinctly
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
Difference between murmur and murmuration

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