1. spoke in a low, soft voice that is difficult to hear clearly
Usage: past tense of murmur
2. made a low, continuous sound
Usage: past tense of murmur; often used of natural sounds
3. complained or expressed dissatisfaction quietly
Usage: past tense of murmur; often implies subdued criticism

Examples

• She murmured her thanks and walked away quietly.
• The students murmured among themselves during the lecture.
• He murmured something under his breath that I couldn’t understand.
• The wind murmured through the trees all night.
• The crowd murmured their disapproval of the referee’s decision.
• She murmured a prayer before the exam began.
• The brook murmured softly as it flowed over the rocks.