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murmur noun

: 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

: an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves

: a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

murmur verb

: speak softly or indistinctly

: make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath


  • Have you been diagnosed with a heart murmur?
  • There was a murmur of excitement from the crowd.
  • The shy boy murmured his name.
  • The murmur of the brook lulls me to sleep.
  • He brought his lips close to her ear and murmured: "I love you."
  • In the distance I hear the sound of softly murmuring roads.
  • Some managers murmured at his appointment as president.
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