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mutter

mut·ter

mutter

 
 
pronunciation:
muh tr
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: mutters, muttering, muttered
definition: to speak in a low tone that is hard to understand; mumble.
Casey muttered to herself when she failed to catch the ball.
synonyms:
mumble
similar words:
murmur, whisper
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part of speech: noun
definition: quiet complaining speech that is hard to understand or not clear.
A mutter of disgust went through the crowd as the player struck out.
synonyms:
grumble, mumble
similar words:
whisper
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derivations: mutteringly (adv.), mutterer (n.)
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