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MUTTERING Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word muttering. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word muttering. (close relations)
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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

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

mumbling
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• indistinct enunciation

• ineffectual chewing (as if without teeth)

rambling
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly

• (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects

• of a path e.g.

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

chuntering
verbv
verb

• To speak in a soft, indistinct manner, mutter.

• To grumble, complain.

grousing
verbv
noun

• flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil

• popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet

verb

• hunt grouse

• complain

murmur
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

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

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

• a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

verb

• speak softly or indistinctly

• 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

mumble
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

babble
verbv
noun

• gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby

verb

• utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way

• to talk foolishly

• flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise

• divulge confidential information or secrets

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

growl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sound of growling (as made by animals)

verb

• to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

maunder
verbv
verb

• wander aimlessly

• talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

• speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

murmuration
nounn
noun

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

mussitate
verbv
verb

• talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

mussitation
nounn
noun

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

putter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a golfer who is putting

• the iron normally used on the putting green

verb

• work lightly

• do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

• move around aimlessly

Best Hypernyms For MUTTERING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for muttering, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
complain complaint kick kvetch mouth plain quetch sound speak talk utter verbalise verbalize
Phrases (1)
sound off

Alternatives for MURMURING

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