murmurar

Definitions of murmurar
  1. verb
    make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath
    synonyms: gruñir, quejarse, refunfuñar
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    type of:
    lamentar, lamentarse, quejarse
    express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
  2. verb
    speak softly; in a low voice
    synonyms: cuchichear, susurrar
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    antonyms:
    clamar, vocear, vociferar
    utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
    type of:
    decir, hablar
    express in speech
  3. verb
    divulge confidential information or secrets
    synonyms: cantar, divulgar, hablar, parlotear, revelar
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    type of:
    declarar, declararse, manifestar, manifestarse, revelar
    make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
  4. verb
    speak softly or indistinctly
    synonyms: susurrar
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    types:
    arrullar
    speak softly or lovingly
    type of:
    decir, hablar
    express in speech
  5. verb
    talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
    synonyms: mascullar
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    type of:
    decir, hablar
    express in speech
  6. verb
    make a buzzing sound
    synonyms: susurrar, zumbar
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    type of:
    hacer ruido, sonar
    make a certain noise or sound
  7. verb
    flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise
    synonyms: gorgotear
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    type of:
    hacer ruido, sonar
    make a certain noise or sound
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