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Murmur

noun, verb

Murmur means a quiet low sound.

6 letters 2 syllables

What does Murmur mean?

Murmur means a quiet low sound.

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Dictionary definition

A soft, low sound or voice.

Example sentences

Murmur in a sentence

easy

The story used murmur in an important scene.

medium

In class, we discussed how murmur changed the character's choices.

hard

The passage shows how murmur can shape the conflict and outcome of an adventure.

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What does murmur mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to murmur?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is a contrast for murmur?

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Murmur

Voice settings
Sounds like

mur · mer · strongest beat: mur

Synonyms

Words like Murmur

whisperCan be used as a similar word for murmur in some contexts.
mumbleCan be used as a similar word for murmur in some contexts.
soft soundCan be used as a similar word for murmur in some contexts.
Antonyms

Opposite words

shoutCan be used as a contrast for murmur in some contexts.
yellCan be used as a contrast for murmur in some contexts.
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Word family

Murmur word family

Base word

murmur

verb

murmuring

Speaking softly.

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