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Definition murmur in British English

murmur verb

verb
/ˈmɜː(r)mə(r)/
1

to say something in a very quiet voice

Example

Frances murmured an apology as she left.

Example

He was murmuring in her ear.

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Example

The little stream murmured at the foot of the garden.

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3

to complain in a quiet or secret way about someone or something

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Definition murmur in British English