Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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mutter | Yes | No | Yes | No |
murmur | Yes | No | Yes | No |
mutter (noun) | murmur (noun) |
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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) |
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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 |