murmur vs utter

utter vs murmur

murmur is a noun but utter is not a noun.

murmur is not an adjective while utter is an adjective.

murmur and utter both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
murmur	Yes	No	Yes	No
utter	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, utter is a hypernym of murmur; that is, utter is a word with a broader meaning than murmur:

murmur: speak softly or indistinctly
utter: express in speech

Other hypernyms of murmur include mouth, speak, talk, verbalise, verbalize.

murmur (noun)	utter (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 (adjective)	utter (adjective)
	complete and absolute
	without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers

murmur (verb)	utter (verb)
speak softly or indistinctly	express in speech
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath	articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
	express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)
	put into circulation

Difference between murmur and utter

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