mutter vs utter

utter vs mutter

mutter is a noun but utter is not a noun.

mutter is not an adjective while utter is an adjective.

mutter and utter both are verbs.

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

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

mutter: talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
utter: express in speech

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

mutter (noun)	utter (noun)
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

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

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

Difference between mutter and utter

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