murmur

Definition

  • noun: a low sound made when many people are speaking
  • noun: a half-suppressed or muttered complaint
  • verb: to say (something) in a quiet and soft voice
  • verb: to make a murmur
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: grumbling, grumble, mutter

Examples

  • They accepted the decision 'without a murmur' (of protest/complaint). [=they accepted the decision without protesting/complaining at all]

  • Her doctor detected a (heart) 'murmur' during a routine physical exam.

  • “Thank you,” she 'murmured' as she left the room.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) What are you testing me for? To see if your gas could be harmful to others. He's just scared. Talk to him. Look, Mr Burski, I heard a systolic murmur in your heart, which is most likely nothing, but if I don't check you out, - I'll worry about you all day. - Then I'll do it. For you. (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My First Day Season: 1 Episode 1