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murmurer

 

[ ˈmɜːrmərər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a conversation

A person who speaks in a low, indistinct, or inarticulate manner, especially when complaining or criticizing.

Synonyms

complainer, grumbler, whiner

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a murmurer, always grumbling about something.
  • The murmurer in the meeting kept complaining about the new rules.
  • She couldn't stand the murmurer in her office, always finding faults in everything.
Context #2 | Noun

in a religious setting

One who speaks against the established order, especially in a religious context.

Synonyms

dissenter, heretic, rebel

Examples of usage

  • The murmurer in the congregation was causing unrest with his dissenting views.
  • The murmurer was excommunicated for his constant opposition to the church's teachings.

Translations

Translations of the word "murmurer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 murmurar

🇮🇳 बड़बड़ाना

🇩🇪 murmeln

🇮🇩 bergumam

🇺🇦 бурмотіти

🇵🇱 mruczeć

🇯🇵 つぶやく

🇫🇷 murmurer

🇪🇸 murmurar

🇹🇷 mırıldanmak

🇰🇷 중얼거리다

🇸🇦 يهمس

🇨🇿 mumlat

🇸🇰 mrmlať

🇨🇳 低语

🇸🇮 mrmrati

🇮🇸 muldra

🇰🇿 сыбырлау

🇬🇪 ჩურჩული

🇦🇿 pıçıldamaq

🇲🇽 murmurar

Etymology

The word 'murmurer' comes from the Middle English 'murmurer', derived from the Old French 'murmureur', meaning 'murmurer' or 'mumbler'. It has been used in English to describe someone who speaks in a low or indistinct manner, often with a negative connotation, since the 14th century.

See also: murmur, murmuring.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,502, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.