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Common collocations with murmur in American Collocation

murmur noun

US /ˈmɜrmər/

quiet

faint
gentle
indistinct
low
slight

She spoke in a low murmur.

with many people speaking

general

There was a general murmur of approval from those present.

loud or that you can hear

audible
loud

There was an audible murmur of discontent when the news was announced.

showing people’s feelings

agreement
approval
disapproval
discontent

This speech was met with murmurs of agreement from around the room.

sound of voices

conversation
voices

A murmur of voices came from behind that door.