Meaning & use
murmur
To say something in a low, soft, and often unclear voice.
See it in a sentence
She murmured a quiet apology before slipping out of the room.
The audience murmured among themselves as the lights dimmed for the announcement.
A note on using this word
Murmur can also describe a continuous low sound, such as the murmur of a stream or a heart murmur.
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