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)
Terms with mutter included in their meaning
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communication
mutter or mumble while speaking
muttering
mutter or murmur softly
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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