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MURMURING Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word murmuring. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word murmuring. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for MURMURING

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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

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

babbling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby

bustling
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• full of energetic and noisy activity

humming
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a humming noise

• the act of singing with closed lips

mumbling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• indistinct enunciation

• ineffectual chewing (as if without teeth)

murmurous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by soft sounds

rumbling
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a loud low dull continuous noise

adjective satellite

• continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound

rustling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the stealing of cattle

• a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

adjective satellite

• characterized by soft sounds

soughing
verbv
adjective satellite

• characterized by soft sounds

whispering
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

• speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords

adjective satellite

• making a low continuous indistinct sound

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

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

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

heart murmur
nounn
noun

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

murmur vowel
nounn
noun

• a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant

Best Hypernyms For MURMURING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for murmuring, 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 MUTTERING

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