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murmur vs mutter

mutter vs murmur

murmur and mutter both are nouns.

murmur and mutter both are verbs.

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

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