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mutter vs murmur

murmur vs mutter

mutter and murmur both are nouns.

mutter and murmur both are verbs.

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

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