Murmur
Definition of Murmur
Mur´mur | n. | 1. | A low, confused, and indistinct sound, like that of running water. | | 2. | A complaint half suppressed, or uttered in a low, muttering voice. | | v. i. | 1. | To make a low continued noise, like the hum of bees, a stream of water, distant waves, or the wind in a forest. | | 2. | To utter complaints in a low, half-articulated voice; to feel or express dissatisfaction or discontent; to grumble; - often with at or against. | | v. t. | 1. | To utter or give forth in low or indistinct words or sounds; as, to murmur tales. |
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