murmur
Translation
to murmur
Examples
He murmured an apology.
He murmured an apology.
The crowd murmured in disapproval.
The crowd murmured in disapproval.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to say (sth.) in a low, quiet voice He murmured an apology.
to make a low continuous sound The crowd murmured in disapproval.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mumble, mutter, whisper; Antonyms: shout, yell
Etymology
Onomatopoeic, from Latin 'murmurare'.
Memory Tips
The sound of the word 'murmur' itself sounds like the low, continuous sound it describes.