MUTTERING Synonyms
There are 14 hypernyms of the word muttering. (close relations)
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| murmuring | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech • a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone adjective satellite • making a low continuous indistinct sound | ||||||
| grumbling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a loud low dull continuous noise • a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone adjective satellite • continuous full and low-pitched throbbing sound | ||||||
| babbling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby | ||||||
| mumbling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • indistinct enunciation • ineffectual chewing (as if without teeth) | ||||||
| rambling | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly • (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects • of a path e.g. | ||||||
| whispering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind • speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords adjective satellite • making a low continuous indistinct sound | ||||||
| chuntering | verbv | |||||
verb • To speak in a soft, indistinct manner, mutter. • To grumble, complain. | ||||||
| grousing | verbv | |||||
noun • flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil • popular game bird having a plump body and feathered legs and feet verb • hunt grouse • complain | ||||||
| murmur | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech • a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant • an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves • a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone verb • speak softly or indistinctly • make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath | ||||||
| grumble | verbv | |||||
noun • a loud low dull continuous noise • a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone verb • show one's unhappiness or critical attitude • make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath • to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds • make a low noise | ||||||
| mumble | verbv | |||||
noun • a soft indistinct utterance verb • talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice • grind with the gums; chew without teeth and with great difficulty | ||||||
| babble | verbv | |||||
noun • gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby verb • utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way • to talk foolishly • flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise • divulge confidential information or secrets | ||||||
| croak | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a harsh hoarse utterance (as of a frog) verb • pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life • utter a hoarse sound, like a raven • make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath | ||||||
| gnarl | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • something twisted and tight and swollen verb • twist into a state of deformity • make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath | ||||||
| growl | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the sound of growling (as made by animals) verb • to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds | ||||||
| maunder | verbv | |||||
verb • wander aimlessly • talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice • speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly | ||||||
| murmuration | nounn | |||||
noun • a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech | ||||||
| mussitate | verbv | |||||
verb • talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice | ||||||
| mussitation | nounn | |||||
noun • a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech | ||||||
| putter | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a golfer who is putting • the iron normally used on the putting green verb • work lightly • do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly • move around aimlessly | ||||||
