mutter

Definition of mutter

Verbs

talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
Synonyms:
maunder, mumble, mussitate
Type of:
mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize
express in speech
make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
Synonyms:
croak, gnarl, grumble, murmur
Type of:
complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

Nouns

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
Synonyms:
murmur, murmuration, murmuring, mussitation, muttering
Type of:
sound
the sudden occurrence of an audible event
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
Synonyms:
grumble, grumbling, murmur, murmuring, muttering
Type of:
complaint
an expression of grievance or resentment

Vocabulary Lists for mutter

GRE Super 4800 Plus »(4851 words)
  • abase
  • abash
  • abate
  • abbreviate
  • abdicate

GRE Barron's Part 6 »(500 words)
  • rank
  • rancid
  • ramshackle
  • ramp
  • ramification

20080910 »(808 words)
  • heuristic
  • stash
  • protagonist
  • crackdown
  • dent

Words that contain mutter

mutterer
 muttering