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mutter

DEFINITIONS OF: mutter

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v talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice

Synonyms:
maunder, mumble, mussitate
Type of:
mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize
express in speech

v 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

n 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

n a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

Synonyms:
grumble, grumbling, murmur, murmuring, muttering
Type of:
complaint
an expression of grievance or resentment
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