HyperDic: muttering

English > 2 senses of the word muttering:
NOUNeventmuttering, mutter, murmur, murmuring, murmuration, mussitationa low continuous indistinct sound
communicationmuttering, grumble, grumbling, murmur, murmuring, muttera complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
muttering > pronunciation
Soundsmah'terihng
Rhymesabducting ... zoning: 2044 rhymes with ihng...
English > muttering: 2 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningA low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech.
Synonymsmutter, murmur, murmuring, murmuration, mussitation
BroadersoundThe sudden occurrence of an audible event
Spanishbarboteo, bisbiseo, murmullo, rumor
Catalanmurmuri, remor, xiu-xiueig, xiu-xiu
Verbsmuttertalk indistinctly
English > muttering: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone.
Synonymsgrumble, grumbling, murmur, murmuring, mutter
BroadercomplaintAn expression of grievance or resentment
Spanishbarboteo, refunfuño
Catalanremor
Verbsmuttermake complaining remarks or noises under one's breath

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