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speak vs murmur

murmur vs speak

speak is not a noun while murmur is a noun.

speak and murmur both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
speak No No Yes No
murmur Yes No Yes No
As verbs, murmur is a hyponym of speak; that is, murmur is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than speak:
  • speak: express in speech
  • murmur: speak softly or indistinctly
speak (noun) murmur (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
speak (verb) murmur (verb)
express in speech speak softly or indistinctly
exchange thoughts; talk with make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
use language
give a speech to
make a characteristic or natural sound
Difference between speak and murmur

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