| 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; |
| Noun | 1. | murmur - a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech |
| 2. | murmur - a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a consonant Synonyms: murmur vowel | |
| 3. | murmur - an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal function of the heart valves Synonyms: cardiac murmur, heart murmur | |
| 4. | murmur - a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone | |
| Verb | 1. | murmur - speak softly or indistinctly; "She murmured softly to the baby in her arms" |
| 2. | murmur - make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath; "she grumbles when she feels overworked" |
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