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- pronunciation:
- muh
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- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
mutters, muttering, muttered |
| definition 1: |
to speak unclearly in a low tone; mumble; murmur.
Some of the patients muttered to themselves as they waited for the doctor.- synonyms:
- mumble
- similar words:
- murmur, whisper
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| definition 2: |
to grumble or complain in a low voice.
He muttered with irritation as he searched the apartment for his car key.- synonyms:
- grumble, mumble, murmur
- similar words:
- complain, gripe, grouse
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| related words: |
babble, grouch, grumble, speak |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to say (something) in a low or unclear manner.
He muttered a curse as he fumbled with his tie.- synonyms:
- mumble, murmur
- similar words:
- grumble, whisper
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| related words: |
babble, speak |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a low-voiced grumbling or unclear utterance.
The assignment drew mutters of discontent from the students.- synonyms:
- grumble, mumble, murmur
- similar words:
- undertone, whisper
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| derivations: |
mutteringly (adv.), mutterer (n.) |
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