murmuring
noun
[ ˈməːmərɪŋ ]
• a low or indistinct continuous sound.
• "the murmuring of the River Derwent"
• a subdued or private expression of discontent or dissatisfaction.
• "murmurings of discontent from the fans"
murmur
verb
• say something in a low or indistinct voice.
• "Nina murmured an excuse and hurried away"
• make a low continuous sound.
• "the wind was murmuring through the trees"
Similar:
mutter,
mumble,
whisper,
talk under one's breath,
speak in an undertone,
speak softly,
speak sotto voce,
speak in hushed tones,
breathe,
purr,
rustle,
whir,
burble,
purl,
rumble,
sigh,
Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French murmure, from murmurer ‘to murmur’, from Latin murmurare, from murmur ‘a murmur’.