Synonyms for

Muttering

Verb / ˈmʌtɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for muttering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Muttering is the act of speaking or uttering in a low, indistinct, or inaudible tone.

Synonyms & similar words

mussitation mutter mumble murmuring grumble croak murmur murmuration mussitate gnarl maunder grumbling mumbling grumbling whispering murmuring complaining grunting whining griping murmuring whinging whimpering whispering growling grunting moaning groaning sighing sobbing sniveling snuffling

Example sentences

  1. He was muttering to himself while trying to solve the math problem.
  2. The old man was muttering about the weather.
  3. She heard her parents muttering in the next room.
  4. The teacher caught him muttering during class.
  5. The child started muttering when he didn't get his way.

Quotes

  • "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
  • "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." - Confucius

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