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mutter

 

[ หˆmสŒtษ™r ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น murmurar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคกเคผเคฌเคกเคผเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช murmeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergumam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒั€ะผะพั‚ั–ั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mamrotaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใคใถใ‚„ใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท murmurer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ murmurar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mฤฑrฤฑldanmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ค‘์–ผ๊ฑฐ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุชู…ุชู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mumlat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mrmlaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝŽ่ฏญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mrmrati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ muldra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผั‹ั€ั ะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒขแƒ‘แƒฃแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤฑrฤฑltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ murmurar

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,732, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.