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murmur
noun(mur-mur)
an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves
Synonyms: cardiac murmur, heart murmur,
murmur
noun(mur-mur)
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
murmur
verb(mur-mur)
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
Synonyms: croak, gnarl, grumble, mutter,
murmur
noun(mur-mur)
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
murmur
noun(mur-mur)
a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant
Synonyms: murmur vowel,
murmur
verb(mur-mur)
speak softly or indistinctly
Examples:
She murmured softly to the baby in her arms.

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