murmur
/ˈmɜrmər/
noun
- A soft, low, continuous sound, like the sound of water or quiet voices.
- A murmur of conversation filled the library.
- The only sound was the murmur of the wind through the trees.
- We could hear the gentle murmur of the stream from our tent.
- A quiet, unclear remark or complaint, often expressing dissatisfaction.
- She left the meeting without a murmur of complaint.
- A murmur of disagreement spread through the room.
- There were murmurs of protest from the crowd after the announcement.
- An abnormal sound heard through a stethoscope when listening to the heart, often indicating a medical condition.
- Most heart murmurs are harmless, but some require treatment.
- The doctor detected a heart murmur during the checkup.
- He was born with a slight murmur that never caused any problems.
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verb
- To speak in a soft, low voice that is hard to hear clearly.
- He murmured something under his breath that I couldn't catch.
- The students murmured among themselves during the lecture.
- She murmured a thank you as she took the gift.
- To make a soft, continuous sound.
- Leaves murmured in the light breeze.
- The brook murmured gently over the stones.
- The engine murmured quietly as the car idled.
- To complain quietly or indirectly.
- They murmured in discontent when the pay raise was denied.
- The workers murmured about the new rules but did not protest openly.
- No one dared to murmur against the decision.
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