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to mutter
01
to speak in a way that is not clear or easily heard
Intransitive
Transitive: to mutter sth
Example
He muttered a response, and I could n't quite catch what he said.
During the secret meeting, they muttered plans to avoid being overheard.
The old man would often sit alone and mutter to himself, lost in thought.
02
to grumble or speak in a low, discontented manner
Intransitive: to mutter | to mutter about sth
Example
He often mutters under his breath when faced with challenging tasks.
The disgruntled passenger muttered about the delays during the entire journey.
She will probably mutter about the decision, given her strong opinions on the matter.
Mutter
01
a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone
02
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
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