Mutter: meaning, definitions and examples

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mutter

[ ˈmʌtər ]

^{Context #1}

in a low voice

Speak quietly and indistinctly, with lips partly closed

Synonyms

grumble, mumble, murmur

Examples of usage

He muttered something under his breath.
She muttered a curse as she walked away.

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discontent or complain in a low voice

A complaint spoken in a low, indistinct voice

Synonyms

grumbling, mumbling, murmuring

Examples of usage

She could hear the mutter of voices in the next room.
The constant mutter of complaints was getting on his nerves.

Translations

Translations of the word "mutter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 murmurar

🇮🇳 बड़बड़ाना

🇩🇪 murmeln

🇮🇩 bergumam

🇺🇦 бурмотіти

🇵🇱 mamrotać

🇯🇵 つぶやく

🇫🇷 murmurer

🇪🇸 murmurar

🇹🇷 mırıldanmak

🇰🇷 중얼거리다

🇸🇦 يتمتم

🇨🇿 mumlat

🇸🇰 mrmlať

🇨🇳 低语

🇸🇮 mrmrati

🇮🇸 muldra

🇰🇿 мырс ету

🇬🇪 ბუტბუტი

🇦🇿 mırıltı

🇲🇽 murmurar

Word origin

The word 'mutter' originated from the Middle English word 'moteren', which meant to mumble or grumble. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, with a similar meaning of speaking quietly and indistinctly. The use of 'mutter' in English literature dates back to the 14th century, where it was often used to depict characters expressing discontent or speaking in a low voice.