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murmuring vs murmur

murmur vs murmuring

murmuring and murmur both are nouns.

murmuring is an adjective but murmur is not an adjective.

murmuring is not a verb while murmur is a verb.

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

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