Definition of murmur

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Murmur (v. i.) To make a low continued noise, like the hum of bees, a stream of water, distant waves, or the wind in a forest..

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Rumorous :: Rumorous (a.) Murmuring.
Croon :: Croon (v. i.) To hum or sing in a low tone; to murmur softly.
Chide :: Chide (n.) A continuous noise or murmur.
Purl :: Purl (n.) A gentle murmur, as that produced by the running of a liquid among obstructions; as, the purl of a brook..
Babble :: Babble (v. i.) To make a continuous murmuring noise, as shallow water running over stones..
Buzz :: Buzz (v. i.) To make a low, continuous, humming or sibilant sound, like that made by bees with their wings. Hence: To utter a murmuring sound; to speak with a low, humming voice..
Curmurring :: Curmurring (n.) Murmuring; grumbling; -- sometimes applied to the rumbling produced by a slight attack of the gripes.
Remurmur :: Remurmur (v. t. & i.) To murmur again; to utter back, or reply, in murmurs..
Purl :: Purl (v. i.) To run swiftly round, as a small stream flowing among stones or other obstructions; to eddy; also, to make a murmuring sound, as water does in running over or through obstructions..
Complainer :: Complainer (n.) One who complains or laments; one who finds fault; a murmurer.
Souffle :: Souffle (n.) A murmuring or blowing sound; as, the uterine souffle heard over the pregnant uterus..
Drone :: Drone (n.) To utter or make a low, dull, monotonous, humming or murmuring sound..
Hum :: Hum (interj.) An inarticulate nasal sound or murmur, like h'm, uttered by a speaker in pause from embarrassment, affectation, etc..
Complaint :: Complaint (n.) Expression of grief, regret, pain, censure, or resentment; lamentation; murmuring; accusation; fault-finding..
Resigned :: Resigned (a.) Submissive; yielding; not disposed to resist or murmur.
Pitter :: Pitter (v. i.) To make a pattering sound; to murmur; as, pittering streams..
Fortitude :: Fortitude (n.) That strength or firmness of mind which enables a person to encounter danger with coolness and courage, or to bear pain or adversity without murmuring, depression, or despondency; passive courage; resolute endurance; firmness in confronting or bearing up against danger or enduring trouble..
Burr :: Burr (v. i.) To speak with burr; to make a hoarse or guttural murmur.
Sutile :: Susurrus (n.) The act of whispering; a whisper; a murmur.
Grudge :: Grudge (v. i.) To be covetous or envious; to show discontent; to murmur; to complain; to repine; to be unwilling or reluctant.
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