Definition of murmur

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  • murmur is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • murmur is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • murmur is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of murmur

  • an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. cardiac murmur
    2. heart murmur
  • a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. grumble
    2. grumbling
    3. murmuring
    4. mutter
    5. muttering
  • make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. croak
    2. gnarl
    3. grumble
    4. mutter
  • a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. murmuration
    2. murmuring
    3. mussitation
    4. mutter
    5. muttering
  • a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. murmur vowel
  • speak softly or indistinctly (verb)

    Examples

    1. She murmured softly to the baby in her arms

See definition of murmur in Merriam Webster