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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    murmur grumble complain grouse moan groan whisper mumble mutter grumble rumble hum drone chatter jabber babble prattle gossip chatterbox natter blather rant rave scold rebuke reproach reprove censure criticize condemn denounce disparage depreciate deprecate lament bemoan bewail lamentation wail whine snivel snuffle sputter splutter fulminate inveigh rail revile vilify vituperate berate scold upbraid castigate chide admonish reprimand censure criticize

    Meaning of Mutter

    The primary meaning of the word "Mutter" is to speak in a low, indistinct, and often incomprehensible manner, often expressing discontent or dissatisfaction.

    Definitions

    • To speak in a low, indistinct, and often incomprehensible manner, often expressing discontent or dissatisfaction
    • To utter words in a low, mumbling voice, often in a way that is difficult to understand
    • To complain or express dissatisfaction in a low, indistinct voice

    Etymology of Mutter

    The word "Mutter" originated in the mid-16th century, derived from the Middle English word "moteren", which is also related to the Old English word "motian", meaning "to speak indistinctly"
    The word is also related to the Middle Low German word "moteren", which means "to murmur" or "to grumble"
    Historically, the word "Mutter" was used to describe the sound of low, indistinct speech, often associated with discontent or dissatisfaction

    Example Uses

    • The old man would mutter to himself as he walked down the street, complaining about the noise and chaos of the city
    • She muttered under her breath as she tried to assemble the complicated furniture, frustrated with the confusing instructions
    • The crowd began to mutter and grumble as the delayed flight was announced, expressing their discontent and disappointment

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    articulate enunciate speak declare pronounce assert state express communicate convey announce proclaim shout bellow yell scream cheer applaud praise commend approve endorse sanction authorize validate verify confirm affirm acknowledge agree acquiesce assent consent

    Related Nouns

    complaint grumble murmur whisper rumor gossip chatter jabber babble prattle rant rave scold rebuke reproach reproof censure criticism condemnation denunciation disparagement lamentation wail whine snivel snuffle sputter splutter fulmination inveigh railing revilement vilification vituperation berating scolding upbraiding castigation chiding admonition reprimand

    Related Verbs

    complain grumble murmur whisper gossip chatter jabber babble prattle rant rave scold rebuke reprove censure criticize condemn denounce disparage lament bemoan bewail wail whine snivel snuffle sputter splutter fulminate inveigh rail revile vilify vituperate berate scold upbraid castigate chide admonish reprimand

    Related Adjectives

    indistinct incomprehensible low mumbling murmuring grumbling complaining discontented dissatisfied disgruntled disaffected unhappy miserable wretched dejected despondent gloomy dismal dreary somber sullen sulky peevish petulant irritable testy querulous critical condemnatory disparaging lamentable woeful whining sniveling spluttering fulminatory inveighing railing reviling vilifying vituperative berating scolding upbraiding castigatory chiding admonitory reprimanding