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muttering

UK
/ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
US
/ˈmʌtərɪŋ/

Translations

mutteringgerund / present participle
UK
/ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
US
/ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
Used before nouns to describe someone or something that is speaking in a low, indistinct way.
marmonnantSe dit d’une personne ou d’une foule qui parle à voix basse et indistincte.
A muttering crowd gathered outside the courthouse.
Une foule marmonnante s’est rassemblée devant le palais de justice.
Synonyms
murmuring
mumbling
grumbling
whispering
low-voiced
mutteringnoun
mutterings
pl
UK
/ˈmʌt.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈmʌt̬.ɚ.ɪŋ/
murmuresAu pluriel, pour des plaintes ou des signes de mécontentement exprimés à voix basse.
There were mutterings among the employees about the new company policy.
Il y avait des murmures parmi les employés au sujet de la nouvelle politique de l’entreprise.
marmonnementVoix basse et indistincte; souvent pour un bruit continu de paroles peu claires.
The muttering of the crowd grew louder as the speaker took the stage.
Le marmonnement de la foule s’est amplifié lorsque l’orateur est monté sur scène.
Synonyms
muttering
murmur
grumble
mumble
whisper
mutterverb

muttering

Gerund

muttered
Past Simple
muttered
Past Participle
muttering
Gerund
UK
/ˈmʌtə/
US
/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
gronderPour un bruit sourd et indistinct, surtout à propos du tonnerre.
grommelerSurtout pour exprimer une plainte ou un mécontentement à voix basse.
Synonyms
mumble
mutter under one's breath
whisper
grumble
murmur
Antonyms
proclaim
declare
shout

Definitions

mutteringgerund / present participle
Speaking in a low, indistinct voice; characterized by murmured or subdued speech.
A muttering crowd gathered outside the courthouse.
mutteringnoun
A low, continuous sound or series of sounds, often made by someone speaking quietly or indistinctly.
The muttering of the crowd grew louder as the speaker took the stage.
A complaint or expression of dissatisfaction spoken in a low or indistinct voice.
There were mutterings among the employees about the new company policy.
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.
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