Murmur — Defs

01 n. A low, confused, and indistinct sound, like that of running water.

1.
A low, confused, and indistinct sound, like that of running water.
2.
A complaint half suppressed, or uttered in a low, muttering voice.
“Some discontents there are, some idle murmurs.” — Dryden.

02 v. i. To make a low continued noise, like the hum of bees, a stream of water, distant waves, or the wind in a forest.

imp. & p. p. Murmured; p. pr. & vb. n. Murmuring

1.
To make a low continued noise, like the hum of bees, a stream of water, distant waves, or the wind in a forest.
“They murmured as doth a swarm of bees.” — Chaucer.
2.
To utter complaints in a low, half-articulated voice; to feel or express dissatisfaction or discontent; to grumble; -- often with at or against.
“And all the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron.” — Num. xiv. 2.

“Neither murmur ye, as some of them also murmured.” — 1 Cor. x. 10.

03 v. t. To utter or give forth in low or indistinct words or sounds; as, to murmur tales.

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To utter or give forth in low or indistinct words or sounds; as, to murmur tales.
“The people murmured such things concerning him.” — John vii. 32.