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murmur

[/ˈmɜːrmər/]
noun/verbpl: murmurs
murmúrio
1. (noun) A soft, indistinct sound made by a person or group speaking quietly
The murmur of the crowd grew louder as the speaker approached.
O murmúrio da multidão cresceu à medida que o orador se aproximava.
2. (noun) A complaint or expression of doubt made in a quiet voice
There were murmurs of discontent among the employees.
Havia murmúrios de descontentamento entre os funcionários.
3. (noun) An abnormal sound heard when listening to the heart with a stethoscope
The doctor detected a heart murmur during the examination.
O médico detectou um sopro cardíaco durante o exame.
4. (verb) To speak in a soft, indistinct manner
He murmured an apology under his breath.
Ele murmurou um pedido de desculpas em voz baixa.
5. (verb) To make a soft, continuous sound
The stream murmured gently through the valley.
O riacho murmurava suavemente pelo vale.
Synonyms
whispermumblegrumblemutter
Antonyms
shoutyellroar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
murmúrio
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
murmúrio
Commonly used in urban contexts
Rio de Janeiro
murmúrio
Standard usage, sometimes 'sussurro' for softer sounds
Portugal
murmúrio
Standard term; also 'sussurro' for whispers

Related Idioms & Phrases

murmur of discontent - expressão de descontentamento silencioso
heart murmur - sopro cardíaco
murmur under one's breath - falar algo murmurando em voz baixa
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