Meaning & use
muttered
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Spoke in a low, barely audible voice, often to express complaint, discontent, or a private thought.
See it in a sentence
He muttered an apology and slipped out of the room.
She muttered something under her breath about the traffic before slamming the car door.
A note on using this word
Muttering typically implies a mix of low volume and negative emotion, distinguishing it from simply whispering.
Words with a similar meaning
mumbledgrumbled
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Words with an opposite meaning
shouteddeclared
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