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Definition murmur in British English

murmur noun

noun
/ˈmɜː(r)mə(r)/
1

something that is said in a very quiet voice

Example

'Let's go,' he said in a low murmur.

Synonyms and related words
burble murmur patter
1.1

a quiet expression of a feeling

Example

a murmur of dissent/agreement/discontent

Synonyms and related words
burble murmur patter
Example

a low murmur of voices

Example

the soft murmur of the wind

Synonyms and related words
babble burble fizzle background noise buzz crackling
3

a complaint about someone or something that you make in a quiet or secret way

Synonyms and related words
complaint protest grievance
4

an unusual quiet sound made by your heart that may be a sign of disease or damage

Example

a heart murmur

Synonyms and related words
A ABO system anticoagulant
Definition murmur in British English