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MURMURED Synonyms

There are 22 synonyms of the word murmured. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word murmured. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for MURMURED

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breathed
verbv
adjective satellite

• uttered without voice

whispered
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords

buzzed
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• sound of rapid vibration

• a confusion of activity and gossip

verb

• make a buzzing sound

• fly low

• be noisy with activity

• call with a buzzer

grumbled
verbv
noun

• a loud low dull continuous noise

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

verb

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

• make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

• to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

• make a low noise

hummed
verbv
noun

• an Islamic fundamentalist group in Pakistan that fought the Soviet Union in Afghanistan in the 1980s; now operates as a terrorist organization primarily in Kashmir and seeks Kashmir's accession by Pakistan

• the state of being or appearing to be actively engaged in an activity

• a humming noise

verb

• sing with closed lips

• be noisy with activity

• sound with a monotonous hum

• make a low continuous sound

mumbled
verbv
noun

• a soft indistinct utterance

verb

• talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

• grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty

muttered
verbv
noun

• a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

verb

• talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

• make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

purred
verbv
noun

• a low vibrating sound typical of a contented cat

verb

• make a soft swishing sound

• indicate pleasure by purring; characteristic of cats

rumbled
verbv
noun

• a loud low dull continuous noise

• a servant's seat (or luggage compartment) in the rear of a carriage

• a fight between rival gangs of adolescents

verb

• make a low noise

• to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

sighed
verbv
noun

• an utterance made by exhaling audibly

• a sound like a person sighing

verb

• heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

• utter with a sigh

mutter
verbv
noun

• a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

verb

• talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

• make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

grumble
verbv
noun

• a loud low dull continuous noise

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

verb

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

• make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

• to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

• make a low noise

murmuring
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

adjective satellite

• making a low continuous indistinct sound

muttering
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

croak
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog)

verb

• pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

• utter a hoarse sound, like a raven

• make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

gnarl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something twisted and tight and swollen

verb

• twist into a state of deformity

• make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

grumbling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a loud low dull continuous noise

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

adjective satellite

• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound

murmuration
nounn
noun

• a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

mussitation
nounn
noun

• a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

cardiac murmur
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For MURMURED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for murmured, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
complain complaint kick kvetch mouth plain quetch schwa shwa sound speak symptom talk utter verbalise verbalize
Phrases (1)
sound off

Alternatives for BREATHED

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