English Synonym Finder

murmur

Definitions

A soft, indistinct sound made by a person or group of people speaking quietly or at a distance.

A low, continuous, and regular sound, such as that of a stream or the wind.

A soft blowing or rasping sound heard on auscultation of the heart, typically caused by turbulent blood flow.

Examples

A soft murmur of voices drifted from the crowded room.

The brook continued to murmur as it flowed over the smooth river stones.

She could only murmur a quiet thank you before turning away.

Synonyms

whisper mutter mumble rumble purr sigh babble

Antonyms

shout yell scream roar bellow howl vociferate