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susurrate vs murmur

murmur vs susurrate

susurrate is not a noun while murmur is a noun.

susurrate and murmur both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
susurrate No No Yes No
murmur Yes No Yes No
As verbs, murmur is a hypernym of susurrate; that is, murmur is a word with a broader meaning than susurrate:
  • susurrate: issue soft noises
  • murmur: speak softly or indistinctly
susurrate (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
susurrate (verb) murmur (verb)
issue soft noises speak softly or indistinctly
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
Difference between susurrate and murmur

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