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murmur

('m/[@]/rm/@/r )

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech(noun.event)

Synonym:
murmuration, murmuring, mussitation, mutter, muttering

source: wordnet30
a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant(noun.communication)

Synonym:
murmur vowel

source: wordnet30
an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves(noun.state)

Synonym:
cardiac murmur, heart murmur

source: wordnet30
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone(noun.communication)

Synonym:
grumble, grumbling, murmuring, mutter, muttering

source: wordnet30
A low, confused, and indistinct sound, like that of running water.(noun)

source: webster1913

speak softly or indistinctly(verb.communication)

Example:
She murmured softly to the baby in her arms.

source: wordnet30
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath(verb.communication)

Synonym:
croak, gnarl, grumble, mutter

source: wordnet30
To make a low continued noise, like the hum of bees, a stream of water, distant waves, or the wind in a forest.(verb)

source: webster1913
To utter or give forth in low or indistinct words or sounds; as, to murmur tales.(verb)

source: webster1913

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