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Webster 1913 Edition


Murmuring

Mur′mur-ing

,
Adj.
&
Noun.
Uttering murmurs; making low sounds; complaining.
Mur′mur-ing-ly
,
adv.

Webster 1828 Edition


Murmuring

MUR'MURING

,
ppr.
Uttering complaints in a low voice or sullen manner; grumbling; complaining.

Definition 2024


murmuring

murmuring

English

Verb

murmuring

  1. present participle of murmur

Noun

murmuring (plural murmurings)

  1. A sound that murmurs.
    the murmurings of trees in the wind
  2. A complaint against something.
    • Bible, Philippians 2:14
      Do all things without murmurings and disputings.
    • Maria Edgeworth
      When Mrs. Churchill's orders were made known, they caused many secret marvellings and murmurings.