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What is another word for Murmuring? – 162 Murmuring Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    whispering muttering mumbling murmuration humming buzzing chirping chattering babbling gossiping tattling whispering speaking talking chatting chattering prattling gibbering jabbering blabbing blathering cackling clucking cooing murmuring grumbling growling snarling complaining grumbling grouching scowling carping quibbling nitpicking faultfinding criticizing disparaging belittling mocking scoffing sneering jeering

    Meaning of Murmuring

    Making a low, indistinct sound, typically in a continuous stream

    Definitions

    • Making a low, indistinct sound, typically in a continuous stream
    • * Complaining or expressing discontent in a quiet, indistinct manner

    Etymology of Murmuring

    The word "murmuring" comes from the Old French "murmurer", which is derived from the Latin "murmurare", meaning "to hum" or "to buzz"
    Historically, the word has been used to describe the sound of running water, the hum of insects, or the quiet, indistinct speech of people

    Example Uses

    • The sound of the river was like a gentle murmuring in the distance
    • * The crowd began murmuring in discontent as the delay was announced
    • * The teacher tried to quiet the murmuring students so she could continue the lesson

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    silence quiet stillness calm serenity tranquility peacefulness noiselessness soundlessness hush mute dumb deafening loud boisterous raucous cacophonous discordant harsh jarring grating shrill piercing ear-splitting blasting booming thundering roaring

    Related Nouns

    sound noise hum buzz whisper murmur complaint grumble grouse discontent dissatisfaction unrest disturbance commotion turmoil tumult uproar clamor din racket cacophony chaos mayhem bedlam

    Related Verbs

    whisper murmur hum buzz chatter babble gossip complain grumble grouse protest object dissent disagree argue quarrel bicker squabble snarl growl scowl carp quibble nitpick faultfind criticize disparage belittle mock scoff sneer jeer

    Related Adjectives

    quiet soft low indistinct continuous steady persistent constant steady unbroken uninterrupted soothing calming peaceful serene tranquil noisy loud boisterous raucous cacophonous discordant harsh jarring grating shrill piercing ear-splitting deafening tumultuous turbulent chaotic unruly rowdy disorderly