mutter
/ˈmʌtər/
noun
- A quiet, unclear utterance or a low sound of complaint.
- His reply was barely a mutter, so I asked him to speak up.
- I heard a mutter from the back of the room.
- There was a mutter of discontent among the crowd.
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verb
- To speak quietly and unclearly, often in a way that is difficult to hear or understand.
- She muttered an apology, but no one could hear her.
- The old man muttered to himself while reading the newspaper.
- He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.
- To complain or grumble in a low, quiet voice.
- The workers muttered about the long hours and low pay.
- She muttered complaints about the cold weather all morning.
- The students muttered among themselves when the teacher gave extra homework.
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