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mutter

/ˈmʌtə/

/ˈmʌtər/

Translations

mutternoun

mutters

/ˈmʌtə/

/ˈmʌtər/

murmureVoix ou bruit bas, indistinct.

A mutter ran through the room when the announcement was made.

Un murmure a parcouru la salle lorsque l'annonce a été faite.

Additional translations

grommellementQuand l’idée de plainte ou de mécontentement est dominante.

Synonyms

sotto voce

mutterverb

muttered

Past Simple

muttered

Past Participle

muttering

Gerund

/ˈmʌtə/

/ˈmʌtər/

marmonnerParler à voix basse, souvent avec irritation ou entre soi.

She muttered under her breath as she walked away from the argument.

Elle a marmonné entre ses dents en s'éloignant de la dispute.

Additional translations

grommelerSurtout pour exprimer une plainte ou un mécontentement à voix basse.

gronderPour un bruit sourd et indistinct, surtout à propos du tonnerre.

Synonyms

mutter under one's breath

Antonyms

Definitions

mutternoun

A low, continuous sound or utterance, often indistinct or difficult to hear, typically expressing dissatisfaction or discontent.

The mutter of the crowd grew louder as the speaker continued his controversial speech.

mutterverb

To speak or say something in a low or barely audible voice, especially in dissatisfaction or irritation.

She muttered under her breath as she walked away from the argument.

To complain or grumble quietly or privately.

He muttered about the unfairness of the decision, but didn't voice his concerns openly.

To make a low, indistinct, rumbling sound.

Thunder muttered ominously in the distance.