murmur

n 1: a low continuous indistinct sound [syn: {mutter}, {muttering},

{murmuring}, {murmuration}]

2: a schwa that is incidental to the pronunciation of a

consonant [syn: {murmur vowel}]

3: an abnormal sound of the heart; sometimes a sign of abnormal

heart function [syn: {heart murmur}, {cardiac murmur}]

4: a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone [syn: {grumble},

{grumbling}, {murmuring}, {mutter}, {muttering}]

v 1: speak softly or indistinctly; "She murmured softly to the

baby in her arms"

2: complain quietly [syn: {mutter}, {grumble}, {croak}, {gnarl}]