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Definition of muttering - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
voicelow, continuous, unclear speech or sound
- I heard muttering from the next room.
Adjective
1.
communicationexpressing discontent in a low voice
- He gave a muttering response to the criticism.
2.
secretivecharacterized by quiet, secretive speech
- The muttering group huddled in the corner.
Origin of muttering
Old English, mutter (to murmur)
Terms with muttering included in their meaning
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person
expressing dissatisfaction in a low muttering way
muttering
utter words indistinctly with mouth partly closed
sound
characterized by low, muttering sounds
muttering
speak in a low, indistinct manner
person's mood
often complaining in a low, muttering way
muttering
mutter or murmur softly
Examples of muttering in a sentence
There was muttering among the crowd after the announcement. The muttering crowd grew restless. Her muttering complaints were barely audible. She listened to the muttering voices behind the door. The muttering crowd dispersed quickly after the announcement.
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- French:murmure, grommelant, ...
- German:Gemurmel, murrend, ...
- Italian:mormorio, borbottante, ...
- Spanish:murmullo, murmurante, ...
- Portuguese:murmúrio, murmurante, ...
- Chinese:低声嘀咕, 低声的, ...
- Japanese:つぶやき, ぼそぼそとした, ...
- Arabic:تَمْتَمَة, مُتَذَمِّر, ...
- Hebrew:מִלְמוּל, מְמַלְמֵל, ...
- Russian:бормотание, бормочущий, ...
- Ukrainian:бурмотіння, буркотливий, ...
- Hindi:बड़बड़ाहट, बड़बड़ाता, ...
Definition of mutter - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
low speechtr./intr. speak in a low tone that is barely audibletr./intr.
- She continued to mutter to herself while working..
2.
complain quietlytr./intr. complain in a discontented or peevish mannertr./intr.
- He always mutters about the chores he has to do..
3.
soundintr. Rare make a low continuous soundintr. Rare
- The engine muttered softly in the background.
Noun
1.
communicationquiet complaint or expression of discontent
- She heard a mutter of disapproval from the back.
2.
indistinct soundlow continuous sound often without clear speech
- The mutter of the crowd grew louder.
Expressions with mutter
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dish made with peas and paneer in tomato-based sauce
We ordered mutter paneer at the Indian restaurant.
Origin of mutter
German, muttern (to grumble)
Examples of mutter in a sentence
The old man began to mutter as he read the letter. She would mutter under her breath when annoyed. They mutter complaints about the new rules. He muttered to himself while reading. The old man muttered as he walked past. There was a mutter about the unfair decision.
A mutter of agreement spread through the crowd. A mutter could be heard from the back of the room. The mutter of the engine was barely audible.
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- French:marmonner, murmure, ...
- German:murmeln, Gemurmel, ...
- Italian:mormorare, mormorio, ...
- Spanish:murmurar, murmullo, ...
- Portuguese:murmurar, murmúrio, ...
- Chinese:低声说话, 低语声, ...
- Japanese:つぶやく, つぶやき, ...
- Arabic:هَمْهَمَ, تمتمة, ...
- Hebrew:לְמַלְמֵל, מִלְמוּל, ...
- Russian:бормотать, бормотание, ...
- Ukrainian:бурмотіти, бурмотіння, ...
- Hindi:बड़बड़ाना, बड़बड़ाहट, ...
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