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murmuring

The correct spelling is murmuring.

How to pronounce murmuring

verb

Say it like: Mur-mur-ing

The correct spelling is murmuring. To grumble; to complain in a low, muttering voice, or express discontent at or against someone or something. For example: "I couldn't hear the words; he just murmured a lot."

Usage Examples

I couldn't hear the words; he just murmured a lot.

the murmurings of trees in the wind

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To grumble; to complain in a low, muttering voice, or express discontent at or against someone or something.
  2. 2.To speak or make low, indistinguishable noise; to mumble, mutter.
  3. 3.To say (something) indistinctly, to mutter.

noun

  1. 1.A sound that murmurs.
  2. 2.A complaint against something.

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