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- pronunciation:
- muh
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- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
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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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| related words: |
babble, grouch, grumble, speak |
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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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