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murmur vs susurrate

susurrate vs murmur

murmur is a noun but susurrate is not a noun.

murmur and susurrate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
murmur Yes No Yes No
susurrate No No Yes No
As verbs, susurrate is a hyponym of murmur; that is, susurrate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than murmur:
  • murmur: speak softly or indistinctly
  • susurrate: issue soft noises
Other hyponyms of murmur include coo.
murmur (noun) susurrate (noun)
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
an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves
murmur (verb) susurrate (verb)
speak softly or indistinctly issue soft noises
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
Difference between murmur and susurrate

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