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to murmur

verbgeneral usevery common/muɾmuˈɾaɾ/mur·mu·rar

Definitions

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1

To speak or say something very quietly, using one's breath rather than one's throat.

Usage examples

He murmured an apology and looked away.
The crowd murmured in approval.

Common combinations

to murmur softlyto murmur in one's earto murmur a prayer
2

To make a low, continuous, indistinct sound.

Usage examples

The brook murmured over the stones.
A murmur of conversation filled the room.

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Common combinations

murmuring streammurmuring wind