murmuring — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A sound that murmurs.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   the murmurings of trees in the wind

2. A complaint against something.

   Usage

   • Countable
   • Uncountable

   Examples

   Do all things without murmurings and disputings.

   When Mrs. Churchill's orders were made known, they caused many secret marvellings and murmurings.

Adjective

1. making a low continuous indistinct sound

   Synonyms

   susurrantwhispering

   Examples

   like murmuring waves

   susurrant voices

Noun

1. a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

   Synonyms

   muttermutteringmurmurmurmurationmussitation

   Broader terms

   sound

2. a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone

   Synonyms

   grumblegrumblingmurmurmuttermuttering

   Broader terms

   complaint